How To Fix NPA_CO008 - Error in case based order &1: account assignment not possible

NPA_CO008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NPA_CO - Messages CO Interface

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Error in case based order &1: account assignment not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to use internal order &V1& as the account assignment object.
However, this internal order is closed and its status cannot be reset,
or it has been settled to CO-PA and the settlements cannot be reversed.

System Response

Processing for this internal order is discontinued.

How to fix this error?

Check the order status in CO, and, if necessary, reverse existing
settlements to CO-PA. This might simply be a temporary problem if the
internal order is being processed by another user which prevents the
system from making the necessary postings.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the basic settings for HCO, and, in particular, the <LS>No Partial
Settelments to CO-PA</> option in the IS-H Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NPA_CO008 - Error in case based order &1: account assignment not possible ?

  The SAP error message NPA_CO008, which states "Error in case based order &1: account assignment not possible," typically occurs in the context of case-based order management in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment for a specific case-based order, which prevents the system from processing it correctly.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the case-based order may be missing or incorrectly configured. This could involve the cost center, internal order, or other account assignment elements not being set up properly.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the materials, customers, or vendors involved in the case-based order. For example, the relevant account assignment objects may not be valid or active.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for case-based order management may not be set up correctly, leading to account assignment errors.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may