How To Fix MM_PUR_SES_UPL036 - Service entry sheet &1 item &2: account assignment mandatory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES_UPL - SES Upload via Excel

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Service entry sheet &1 item &2: account assignment mandatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES_UPL036 - Service entry sheet &1 item &2: account assignment mandatory ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES_UPL036 indicates that there is a mandatory account assignment missing for a service entry sheet (SES) item. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a service entry sheet in the Materials Management (MM) module, and the system requires an account assignment to be specified for the service item.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The service entry sheet item does not have an account assignment category defined.
  The account assignment category is set to a type that requires an account assignment (e.g., cost center, internal order, etc.), but none has been provided.
  The configuration settings in the system may require account assignments for certain types of service entry sheets.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment Category:
  
  Open the service entry sheet in question.
  Verify the account assignment category for the item. Ensure that it is set correctly based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Provide Account Assignment:
  
  If the account assignment is missing, you need to provide the necessary account assignment information. This could be a cost center, internal order, or any other relevant account assignment based on the configuration.
  You can do this by editing the service entry sheet and filling in the required fields for account assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings for service entry sheets and account assignments in the customizing (SPRO) area.
  Ensure that the account assignment settings align with your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on service entry sheets and account assignments.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the service entry sheet and account assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ML81N (Service Entry Sheet) to manage service entry sheets.
  Account Assignment Categories: Familiarize yourself with the different account assignment categories available in SAP and their implications for service entry sheets.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SES_UPL036 error and successfully process your service entry sheet.