How To Fix ME032 - Account assignment to & not supported with this G/L account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Account assignment to & not supported with this G/L account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME032 - Account assignment to & not supported with this G/L account ?

  The SAP error message ME032 ("Account assignment to & not supported with this G/L account") typically occurs when there is an issue with the account assignment in a purchasing document (like a purchase order) that is not compatible with the specified General Ledger (G/L) account. This error is often related to the configuration of the G/L account in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Account Assignment Type: The G/L account may not be configured to accept the specific account assignment type (e.g., cost center, internal order, project, etc.) that you are trying to use.
  Account Group Settings: The G/L account might belong to an account group that does not allow certain types of account assignments.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used in the purchasing document may have restrictions on the types of account assignments that can be used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules that prevent the account assignment from being valid.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the G/L account in the SAP system (transaction code FS00) and check the account assignment category. Ensure that it is set up to allow the type of account assignment you are trying to use.
  Verify that the account is not marked as "statistical" or "not allowed" for the specific account assignment type.
  
  
  
  Review Account Assignment in Document:
  
  Check the account assignment in the purchasing document (e.g., purchase order) to ensure it matches the allowed account assignment types for the G/L account.
  If necessary, change the account assignment type to one that is compatible with the G/L account.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the correct account assignment type, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the G/L account is set up correctly for the intended use.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the document type being used in the purchasing document to ensure that it allows the desired account assignment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the purchasing document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to the ME032 error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to account assignment categories and G/L account configuration for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME032 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.