How To Fix ME081 - Field selection for account assignment category & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Field selection for account assignment category & not defined

What causes this issue?

The field selection string that controls the account assignment fields
which are to receive input for the relevant
<GL:account_assignment_category>account assignment category</> has not
been defined.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE SYSADMIN1_NA
The latter can define the field selection string using the Customizing
facility.
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOME9>Maintain account assignment categories</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME081 - Field selection for account assignment category & not defined ?

  The SAP error message ME081 ("Field selection for account assignment category & not defined") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system encounters an issue with the account assignment category configuration.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The field selection for the specific account assignment category has not been defined in the system. This means that the system does not know which fields should be mandatory, optional, or hidden when using that account assignment category.
  
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment Category: The account assignment category being used in the document may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they might interfere with the standard field selection logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME081 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Selection Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMD0 (or SPRO -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Field Selection for Account Assignment).
  Verify that the field selection for the relevant account assignment category is defined. If it is not defined, you will need to create or modify the configuration to include the necessary fields.
  
  
  
  Review Account Assignment Category:
  
  Ensure that the account assignment category you are using is valid and correctly configured. You can check this in the transaction code OMD1 (or SPRO -> Materials Management -> Purchasing -> Purchase Order -> Define Account Assignment Categories).
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications in your SAP system, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue. You may need to consult with your ABAP developer or SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Account Assignment Categories:
  
  If possible, try using a different account assignment category to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is specific to a particular category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message ME081 for any additional insights or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OMD0, OMD1, SPRO
  Account Assignment Categories: Common categories include "K" (Cost Center), "P" (Project), "A" (Asset), etc.
  Field Selection: Determines which fields are mandatory, optional, or hidden based on the account assignment category.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ME081 error in your SAP system.