How To Fix MM_PUR_SES056 - Please maintain account assignments.

MM_PUR_SES056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Please maintain account assignments.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES056 - Please maintain account assignments. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES056 ("Please maintain account assignments") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders, when the system requires account assignment information that has not been provided. This is particularly relevant when dealing with materials that require specific cost allocation to different accounts.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Account Assignment: The purchasing document does not have the necessary account assignment details filled in. This is often required for materials that are not directly linked to inventory (e.g., services, consumables).
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may require account assignment information that is not applicable or not filled out.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require account assignments for certain types of materials or purchasing documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM_PUR_SES056 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment:
  
  Open the purchasing document