How To Fix OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON020 - Item &1 has unknown account assignment (external sourcing not possible)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON - Messages for Services in Purchasing

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Item &1 has unknown account assignment (external sourcing not possible)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON020 - Item &1 has unknown account assignment (external sourcing not possible) ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON020 indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment for a specific item in a purchasing document. The message states that the item has an "unknown account assignment," which means that the system cannot determine how to allocate costs for that item, preventing external sourcing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Account Assignment: The item may not have a valid account assignment category or the account assignment information is missing or incorrect.
  Configuration Issues: The account assignment category may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material associated with the item may not have the necessary account assignment information in its master data.
  Purchasing Info Record: There may be issues with the purchasing info record that is linked to the item.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the purchase order may not allow certain account assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Assignment: Review the account assignment category for the item in the purchasing document. Ensure that it is correctly set and that all required fields are filled out.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the item to ensure that it has the correct account assignment information. You can do this by using transaction code MM03.
  Verify Purchasing Info Record: If applicable, check the purchasing info record for the item to ensure that it is set up correctly. Use transaction code ME13 to view the info record.
  Configuration Check: If you have access to configuration settings, check the account assignment category settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Document Type Settings: Review the settings for the document type being used to create the purchase order. Ensure that it allows the necessary account assignments.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration) settings
  
  
  Account Assignment Categories: Familiarize yourself with the different account assignment categories (e.g., cost center, internal order, project) and their implications for purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON020 error message in SAP.