How To Fix ME456 - Account assignment category cannot be changed for limit items

ME456 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Account assignment category cannot be changed for limit items

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to change the
<DS:GLOS.3528EA71E8A0556FE10000009B38F983>account assignment category
</> in the case of limit items in purchase orders.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ME456 - Details

• The SAP error message ME456 ("Account assignment category cannot be changed for limit items") typically occurs when you are trying to change the account assignment category of a purchase order (PO) item that is associated with a limit item. Limit items are used in purchase orders to define a maximum amount that can be spent, and they have specific rules regarding their account assignment.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  Limit Items: The item in question is a limit item, which means it is tied to a specific account assignment category that cannot be altered once it has been set.
  Account Assignment Category: The account assignment category defines how costs are allocated and is critical for financial reporting and controlling. Changing it for limit items is not allowed as it could lead to inconsistencies in financial data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Type: Verify if the item you are trying to change