How To Fix ME197 - No account assignment allowed for transfer of material & to plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 197

• Message text: No account assignment allowed for transfer of material & to plant &

What causes this issue?

You wish to transfer material &V1& to plant &V2& and, in doing so, post
directly to consumption.

System Response

The material is not managed on a value basis in the plant. For this
reason, it cannot be posted directly to consumption.

How to fix this error?

Please reset the account assignment category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME197 - No account assignment allowed for transfer of material & to plant & ?

  The SAP error message ME197 ("No account assignment allowed for transfer of material & to plant &") typically occurs during the transfer of materials between plants or when trying to post a goods movement that requires an account assignment but is not allowed for the specific transaction type. This error is often related to the configuration of the material master, the movement type, or the account assignment category.
  Causes:
  
  Account Assignment Category: The material may be set up with an account assignment category that does not allow for the type of transaction you are trying to perform (e.g., a transfer posting).
  Movement Type Configuration: The movement type being used may not be configured to allow account assignments. For example, certain movement types are designed for stock transfers without account assignments.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up correctly for the plants involved, particularly in terms of valuation and account assignment settings.
  Plant Settings: The receiving plant may have specific settings that restrict account assignments for certain types of transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Movement Type: Verify the movement type you are using. Ensure that it is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform. You can check the configuration of the movement type in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Logistics > Materials Management > Inventory Management > Movement Types.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master: Check the material master record for the material in question. Ensure that the account assignment category is set correctly and that the material is properly configured for the plants involved. You can do this using transaction MM03.
  
  
  Adjust Account Assignment: If the transaction requires an account assignment, ensure that the account assignment category is appropriate for the movement type. If necessary, change the account assignment category in the purchase order or goods movement.
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you are unsure about the settings or if changes are needed, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can help adjust the settings as needed.
  
  
  Check Plant-Specific Settings: Review the settings for the receiving plant to ensure that there are no restrictions on account assignments for the type of transaction you are attempting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to inventory management and account assignment categories for a deeper understanding of how these elements interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME197 error and implement a solution to resolve it.