How To Fix QA024 - A statistical order cannot be used as an account assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 024

• Message text: A statistical order cannot be used as an account assignment

What causes this issue?

A statistical internal order cannot be used as an account assignment
for a QM order.

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?

Select another internal order as a default account assignment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA024 - A statistical order cannot be used as an account assignment ?

  The SAP error message QA024, which states "A statistical order cannot be used as an account assignment," typically occurs when you attempt to assign a statistical order to a transaction that requires a real cost object. Statistical orders in SAP are used for tracking purposes and do not have a direct impact on financial accounting, which is why they cannot be used in certain transactions that require actual cost assignments.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to post costs or expenses to a statistical order instead of a real order.
  The transaction you are attempting to execute (such as a goods movement, invoice posting, or cost allocation) requires a real cost object for accounting purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Order Type: Ensure that you are using a real order type instead of a statistical order. You can do this by reviewing the order type in the SAP system.
  
  
  Change the Account Assignment: If you have mistakenly selected a statistical order, change the account assignment to a valid real order or another appropriate cost object that can be used for the transaction.
  
  
  Review Transaction Requirements: Understand the requirements of the transaction you are trying to execute. Some transactions may not allow statistical orders as valid account assignments.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines to understand the proper use of statistical orders and the types of transactions that can be performed with them.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about the correct order type to use or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Statistical Orders: These are used for tracking purposes and do not affect financial accounting. They are useful for internal reporting and analysis but cannot be used in transactions that require actual cost postings.
  Real Orders: These are used for actual cost accounting and can be assigned to various transactions, impacting financial statements.
  SAP Modules: This error may be encountered in modules such as Controlling (CO) or Materials Management (MM), where cost assignments are critical.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA024 error and proceed with your transaction successfully.