Message type: E = Error
Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages
Message number: 064
Message text: Item category & can only be used without account assignment
The <GL:item_category>item category</> does not allow
<GL:account_assignment>account assignment</>.
Check whether you have entered the right item category.
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ME064
- Item category & can only be used without account assignment ?The SAP error message ME064 ("Item category & can only be used without account assignment") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions. This error indicates that the item category you are trying to use is not compatible with account assignment, meaning that it cannot be linked to a specific cost center, internal order, or other account assignment objects.
Cause: The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons: Item Category Configuration: The item category you are using is configured in the system to be used only for stock items or services that do not require account assignment. For example, item categories like "Standard" (which may require account assignment) versus "Consignment" (which may not). Account Assignment Type: The account assignment type you are trying to use (like cost center, internal order, etc.) is not compatible with the selected item category. Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types
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