How To Fix ME716 - Account assignment & for purch. document flagged for deletion


ME716 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

  • Message number: 716

  • Message text: Account assignment & for purch. document flagged for deletion

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  • What causes this issue?

    Account assignment &V1& for purchasing document &V2&, item &V3&, has
    the deletion indicator &V4& and therefore cannot be processed.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME716 - Account assignment & for purch. document flagged for deletion ?
    The SAP error message ME716 indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment for a purchase document that has been flagged for deletion. This typically occurs when you attempt to process or post a purchase order (PO) that has been marked for deletion, which means it is no longer valid for further processing.
    
    Cause: Flagged for Deletion: The purchase document (such as a purchase order or purchase requisition) has been marked as deleted in the system. This can happen if the document was created in error or if it is no longer needed. Account Assignment Issues: The account assignment details (such as cost center, internal order, or project) may not be correctly set up or may be missing, leading to issues when trying to process the document. Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow further processing, such as being closed or archived.
    Solution: Check Document Status: Verify the

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