How To Fix RECETM059 - &1: Enter an account assignment object or a distribution rule

RECETM059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECETM - Messages for Valuation Rule

• Message number: 059

• Message text: &1: Enter an account assignment object or a distribution rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECETM059 - &1: Enter an account assignment object or a distribution rule ?

  The SAP error message RECETM059 typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account assignments in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires an account assignment object or a distribution rule to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Account Assignment: The transaction you are trying to execute requires an account assignment object (like a cost center, internal order, or project) that has not been entered.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the account assignment in the relevant module (like Controlling or Financial Accounting) may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple oversight in data entry where the required fields were left blank or incorrectly filled.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields for account assignment are filled in. This includes checking for cost centers,