How To Fix M8_2078 - You cannot enter an amount for this account assignment item

M8_2078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8_2 - Logistics Invoice Verification

• Message number: 078

• Message text: You cannot enter an amount for this account assignment item

What causes this issue?

You are entering an invoice and want to post additional quantities to
the selected account assignment item. This is not possible, as the
corresponding account assignment item in the purchase order has a
<DS:DE.AA_FINAL_IND>final account assignment indicator</>. The
<DS:DE.AA_FINAL_QTY>final account assignment quantity</> and the invoice
quantities already posted to this account assignment do not allow for
any additional quantity postings to this account assignment item.

System Response

The system deselects the account assignment item.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8_2078 - You cannot enter an amount for this account assignment item ?

  The SAP error message M8_2078, which states "You cannot enter an amount for this account assignment item," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings where certain account assignment items are not allowed to have amounts entered. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of goods movements, invoice entries, or other financial transactions.
  Causes:
  
  
  Account Assignment Type: The account assignment item may be configured in such a way that it does not allow for monetary amounts. For example, certain account assignment categories (like statistical accounts) are meant for tracking purposes only and do not allow for amounts.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the account in the chart of accounts or the settings in the controlling area may restrict the entry of amounts for specific account assignment items.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used for the transaction may have restrictions that prevent the entry of amounts for