How To Fix MM_PUR_SES011 - Enter an account assignment category

MM_PUR_SES011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Enter an account assignment category

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MM_PUR_SES011 - Details

• The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES011 ("Enter an account assignment category") typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when you are trying to create or modify a purchase order (PO) or a purchase requisition (PR) and have not specified an account assignment category. This category is essential for determining how the costs associated with the purchase will be allocated in the financial accounting system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a purchase order or requisition for a material that requires an account assignment (e.g., services, consumables).
  The account assignment category is not filled in the relevant field.
  The system expects an account assignment category based on the material type or the purchasing group settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify the Account Assignment Category:
  
  When creating or editing a purchase order or requisition, look for the field labeled "Account Assignment Category" (often abbreviated as "ACC"). 
  Enter a valid