How To Fix ME062 - Account assignment mandatory for material & (enter acc. ass. cat.)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Account assignment mandatory for material & (enter acc. ass. cat.)

What causes this issue?

There is no provision for value-based inventory management for this
material type in this plant. Account assignment is thus necessary.

How to fix this error?

Please enter an account assignment category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME062 - Account assignment mandatory for material & (enter acc. ass. cat.) ?

  The SAP error message ME062 ("Account assignment mandatory for material & (enter acc. ass. cat.)") typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a purchase order (PO) or a purchase requisition (PR) for a material that requires an account assignment, but the account assignment category has not been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Account Assignment Requirement: The material you are trying to procure is set up in such a way that it requires an account assignment (e.g., for cost centers, internal orders, projects, etc.).
  Missing Account Assignment Category: The account assignment category is not specified in the purchase order or requisition, which is mandatory for the transaction to proceed.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have settings that enforce account assignment for certain types of materials.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME062 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify Account Assignment Category:
  
  When creating or editing the purchase order or requisition, ensure that you specify the account assignment category. This can typically be done in the item details section of the PO/PR.
  Common account assignment categories include:
  
  K (Cost Center)
  P (Project)
  A (Asset)
  F (Order)
  
  
  Choose the appropriate category based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the accounting view to see if the account assignment is mandatory for the material.
  If necessary, adjust the settings in the material master to align with your procurement process.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order/ Requisition Type:
  
  Ensure that the type of purchase order or requisition you are creating is appropriate for the material and its account assignment requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct account assignment category or how to adjust the material master settings, consult with your SAP administrator or a colleague who is knowledgeable about SAP MM (Materials Management) processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on account assignment categories and material master settings.
  User Training: Consider training sessions for users involved in procurement to ensure they understand how to handle account assignments correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME062 error and proceed with your procurement activities in SAP.