How To Fix OM206 - Second document only possible for purchase account at receipt value

OM206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Second document only possible for purchase account at receipt value

What causes this issue?

You want to create separate accounting documents for the purchase
account postings. You can only use this function if the purchase account
is posted with the receipt value, otherwise a difference between the
GR/IR clearing account and purchase account would result in a balance
not equal to zero.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Cancel processing and activate the posting of the purchase account at
the receipt value in the step <DS:SIMG.SIMG_OLMW_001K_EK>Set calculation
of value for purchase account</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM206 - Second document only possible for purchase account at receipt value ?

  The SAP error message OM206 ("Second document only possible for purchase account at receipt value") typically occurs in the context of inventory management and accounting when there is an issue with the accounting entries related to goods receipts or invoice receipts. This error is often encountered when trying to post a second document (like a goods receipt or invoice receipt) for a purchase order that is not set up correctly in terms of its account assignment.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: The purchase order may not be correctly assigned to a purchase account. This can happen if the account assignment category is not set to a purchase account or if the account is not configured to allow for multiple postings.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the goods receipt or invoice receipt may have restrictions that prevent a second document from being