How To Fix ME452 - Requisition assigned to outl. agmt. that does not allow acct. assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 452

• Message text: Requisition assigned to outl. agmt. that does not allow acct. assignment

What causes this issue?

It has been specified in Customizing that no account assignment is
allowed when a <DS:GLOS.3526C0C5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>purchase
requisition</> is assigned to an
<DS:GLOS.3526C037AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>outline agreement</>.

System Response

The account assignment category cannot be changed, i.e. an account
assignment cannot be specified for the requisition.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, check the settings for the document types in Customizing
for Purchasing.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME452 - Requisition assigned to outl. agmt. that does not allow acct. assignment ?

  The SAP error message ME452 indicates that a purchase requisition is assigned to an outline agreement (such as a contract) that does not allow for account assignment. This typically occurs when the requisition is trying to reference an outline agreement that is not set up to allow for the specific account assignment category being used in the requisition.
  Cause:
  
  Outline Agreement Restrictions: The outline agreement (contract) may not be configured to allow account assignments. This can happen if the agreement is set up for specific types of items or services that do not require account assignment.
  Account Assignment Category: The account assignment category used in the purchase requisition may not be compatible with the outline agreement. For example, if the requisition is using a category that requires a cost center or internal order, but the outline agreement does not support that.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain account assignment categories with outline agreements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Outline Agreement: Review the outline agreement to ensure it is set up correctly. You can do this by navigating to the outline agreement in the SAP system and checking its settings.
  
  Ensure that the agreement allows for the necessary account assignment categories.
  If the agreement is not meant to allow account assignments, consider creating a new agreement that does.
  
  
  
  Modify Account Assignment Category: If the requisition is using an account assignment category that is not compatible with the outline agreement, you may need to change the account assignment category in the requisition to one that is allowed.
  
  
  Create a New Purchase Requisition: If the outline agreement cannot be modified, consider creating a new purchase requisition that does not reference the outline agreement or that uses a compatible account assignment category.
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team: If you suspect that there are configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to outline agreements and account assignments.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) to view the outline agreement details and ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition) to create or modify requisitions.
  Account Assignment Categories: Familiarize yourself with the different account assignment categories available in your SAP system and their implications for purchase requisitions and outline agreements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ME452 error and successfully process your purchase requisition.