How To Fix ME068 - IR indicators of item cat. & and account assignment cat. & incompatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 068

• Message text: IR indicators of item cat. & and account assignment cat. & incompatible

What causes this issue?

Although invoice receipts are mandatory for the specified item, they
are not defined in the case of either the <GL:item_category>item
category</> or the <GL:account_assignment_category>account assignment
category</>.

How to fix this error?

Check the IR indicator for the item category and the account assignment
category. In both cases, the IR indicator must be set if the indicator
<LS>Invoice receipt binding</> is set.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMH4>Define external representation of item
categories</>
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOME9>Maintain account assignment categories</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME068 - IR indicators of item cat. & and account assignment cat. & incompatible ?

  The SAP error message ME068 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the item category and the account assignment category in a purchasing document, such as a purchase order or a purchase requisition. This error typically arises when the system detects that the combination of these two categories does not meet the requirements set in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Item Category: The item category defines how the item is treated in the purchasing document (e.g., standard, subcontracting, consignment, etc.).
  Account Assignment Category: This category determines how the costs associated with the item will be accounted for (e.g., cost center, internal order, asset, etc.).
  Incompatibility: Certain item categories are only compatible with specific account assignment categories. For example, a standard item category may not be compatible with an account assignment category that requires a specific type of accounting treatment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME068 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system for both item categories and account assignment categories. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the following path:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Item Categories
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Account Assignment Categories
  
  
  Ensure that the combinations of item categories and account assignment categories are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Change Item or Account Assignment Category:
  
  If the combination is indeed incompatible, you may need to change either the item category or the account assignment category in your purchasing document to a compatible pair.
  You can do this directly in the purchase order or requisition by editing the relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines to understand which combinations are valid for your specific business processes.
  
  
  
  User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  If your organization has specific business rules that require a different handling of item and account assignment categories, consider implementing user exits or enhancements to accommodate these rules.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the purchasing document creation process to ensure that the error is resolved and that the document can be processed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), ME52N (Change Purchase Requisition).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to item and account assignment categories.
  Training: Consider training sessions for users involved in procurement to ensure they understand the implications of item and account assignment categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME068 error and ensure that your purchasing documents are processed correctly.