How To Fix USMDZ3389 - &1 &2 Account (Company Code) with Cost Element Category 31 is not allowed

USMDZ3389 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 389

• Message text: &1 &2 Account (Company Code) with Cost Element Category 31 is not allowed

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USMDZ3389 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3389 indicates that there is an issue with the account (company code) and cost element category 31. This error typically arises in the context of controlling and financial accounting when trying to post or allocate costs to a cost element that is not permitted for the specified company code.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Cost Element Category Restrictions: Cost element category 31 is typically used for internal orders or specific types of allocations. If the account you are trying to use is not configured to allow postings with this cost element category, the system will throw this error.
  Account Configuration: The account in question may not be set up correctly in the chart of accounts or may not be assigned to the appropriate cost element category.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may restrict the use of certain cost element categories for specific accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the