How To Fix M7473 - Line &1 MAA item &2, purchase order &3 account assignment &4

M7473 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Line &1 MAA item &2, purchase order &3 account assignment &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7473 - Line &1 MAA item &2, purchase order &3 account assignment &4 ?

  The SAP error message M7473 typically indicates an issue related to the account assignment in a purchase order (PO) or a material document. The message format suggests that there is a problem with the account assignment for a specific line item in the PO, which can occur for various reasons.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment type specified in the purchase order may not be valid for the material or service being procured.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (such as cost center, internal order, or project) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the purchase order and the associated master data, such as a mismatch in account assignment categories.
  Blocked Accounts: The account or cost center may be blocked or inactive, preventing the posting of the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to account assignment types or the integration between modules