How To Fix ME572 - Account assignment category cannot be changed in sub-items

ME572 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 572

• Message text: Account assignment category cannot be changed in sub-items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME572 - Account assignment category cannot be changed in sub-items ?

  The SAP error message ME572, which states "Account assignment category cannot be changed in sub-items," typically occurs when you are trying to change the account assignment category of a sub-item in a purchase order or a related document. This error is related to the way SAP handles account assignments for items in purchasing documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Sub-item Structure: In SAP, sub-items are dependent on their parent items. The account assignment category is a key attribute that defines how costs are allocated for an item. Changing the account assignment category of a sub-item can lead to inconsistencies in the document structure.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on changing account assignment categories, especially if the document has already been processed or if it is in a certain status.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict changes to account assignment categories for sub-items.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Parent Item: Ensure that you are not