How To Fix MM_PUR_SES131 - Account assignment category &1 differs from contract item &2.

MM_PUR_SES131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Account assignment category &1 differs from contract item &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES131 - Account assignment category &1 differs from contract item &2. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES131 indicates that there is a mismatch between the account assignment category of the purchase requisition or purchase order and the account assignment category defined in the contract item. This error typically occurs in the context of procurement processes, particularly when dealing with contracts and purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The account assignment category specified in the purchase requisition or purchase order does not match the account assignment category defined in the associated contract item.
  The contract item may be set up for a specific account assignment category (e.g., "K" for cost center, "P" for project, etc.), and the purchase order or requisition is trying to use a different category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Account Assignment Category:
  
  Review the account assignment category in the purchase requisition or purchase order. You can do this by navigating to the relevant document in SAP and checking