How To Fix M8018 - No account assignment data exists for the selected item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No account assignment data exists for the selected item

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This function is only defined for postings with reference to purchase
orders with account assignment.
For direct posting to G/L accounts, the system records the additional
account assignment data on the G/L account items screen.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8018 - No account assignment data exists for the selected item ?

  The SAP error message M8018: No account assignment data exists for the selected item typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with purchasing documents, inventory management, or production orders. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary account assignment information for a specific item in a transaction.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Account Assignment: The item in question does not have any account assignment data defined. This could happen if the item is not properly configured in the material master or if the account assignment category is not set correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category used in the document may not support account assignment. For example, certain item categories are designed for stock items, while others are for non-stock items.
  
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material master record may not have the necessary accounting information filled out, such as the valuation class or account assignment category.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may have restrictions on the types of items that can be included, leading to missing account assignment data.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Purchase Order (PO) or Purchase Requisition (PR) Data: If the item is part of a PO or PR, the account assignment data may not have been entered correctly.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master record for the item has the correct account assignment category and valuation class. You can do this by navigating to the material master (transaction code MM03) and checking the relevant views.
  
  
  Review Document Item Category: Ensure that the item category used in the document supports account assignment. If necessary, change the item category to one that does.
  
  
  Update Purchase Order or Requisition: If the error occurs in a purchase order or requisition, check the account assignment details for the item. You may need to add or correct the account assignment information.
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for the relevant document types and item categories to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) to review and edit the document where the error occurred.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit account assignment data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on account assignment categories and their configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.