How To Fix M7012 - Account is assigned automatically

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Account is assigned automatically

What causes this issue?

For this goods movement, the system makes a posting to an account
that is determined automatically. Manual entry of the G/L account is
not supported for the movement type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Press ENTER and continue.
After you have posted the movement, you can display the document.
From the overview screen or the detail screen of an item, you can
display the accounting document and thus the G/L accounts to which
postings were made as a result of the movement.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7012 - Account is assigned automatically ?

  The SAP error message M7012, which states "Account is assigned automatically," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign an account automatically based on the configuration settings, but it encounters an issue that prevents it from doing so.
  Cause:
  
  Account Determination Configuration: The most common cause of this error is a misconfiguration in the account determination settings. This can happen if the necessary account assignment is not defined for the specific transaction or material type.
  Missing Master Data: If the material master or other related master data (like the valuation class) is not set up correctly, the system may not be able to determine the appropriate accounts.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not have the correct account assignment settings in the configuration.
  Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not have a corresponding G/L account defined in the account determination settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for account determination (Transaction code: OBYC).
  Ensure that the necessary accounts are defined for the relevant transaction types (e.g., stock postings, consumption, etc.).
  Verify that the valuation class of the material is correctly linked to the appropriate G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master record (Transaction code: MM03) for the material in question.
  Ensure that the valuation class is correctly assigned and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using is correctly configured in the system and that it has the necessary account assignments.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Materials:
  
  If possible, test the transaction with different materials to see if the issue is isolated to a specific material or if it is a broader configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to account determination and the specific error message for additional insights.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYC: Configuration for automatic account determination.
  MM03: Display material master.
  MIGO: Goods movement transaction where the error may occur.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the M7012 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.