How To Fix M8694 - Check the acc. assignment(s), they have been deleted in the pur. document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 694

• Message text: Check the acc. assignment(s), they have been deleted in the pur. document

What causes this issue?

You have held or parked an invoice for a planned account assignment of
a purchase order.
You then deleted this planned account assignment in the purchase order.
When you recall the parked or held document for further processing, the
account assignment is kept in the invoice document as an unplanned
account assignment.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8694 - Check the acc. assignment(s), they have been deleted in the pur. document ?

  The SAP error message M8694 ("Check the acc. assignment(s), they have been deleted in the pur. document") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment in the purchasing document, specifically that the account assignment(s) referenced in the document have been deleted or are no longer valid.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Account Assignment: The account assignment (e.g., cost center, internal order, project) that was originally linked to the purchasing document has been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes in the master data (like cost centers or internal orders) that affect the account assignment can lead to this error.
  Document Changes: If the purchasing document was modified after it was created, and the account assignment was removed or altered, this error can occur.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to system updates or manual changes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Assignments: Review the purchasing document to identify the account assignments. Ensure that they are still valid and exist in the system.
  Recreate or Update Account Assignments: If the account assignments have been deleted, you may need to recreate them or assign new valid account assignments to the purchasing document.
  Review Changes in Master Data: Check if there have been any recent changes to the master data (like cost centers or internal orders) that could have affected the account assignments.
  Document Reprocessing: If the purchasing document is in a status that allows changes, you can try to reprocess it by updating the account assignments.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your IT department or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) to view and edit purchasing documents.
  Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that the relevant master data (cost centers, internal orders, etc.) is properly maintained in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to purchasing documents and account assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.