How To Fix VN2006 - Check for procedure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VN2 - Output Class for RSNASTCK

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Check for procedure &

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  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VN2006 - Check for procedure &:
  
  Error Message
  VN2006 - Check for procedure &
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs during the invoice verification or goods receipt process in SAP MM (Materials Management) when the system is trying to determine the correct account assignment procedure for the transaction but fails to find a valid or consistent procedure.
  The account assignment procedure controls how the system posts accounting entries for materials and services. It is linked to the purchasing document and the material master or service master data.
  Common causes include:
  
  The account assignment category in the purchase order or invoice is missing or incorrect.
  The account assignment procedure is not maintained or assigned properly in customizing.
  The combination of purchasing document type, account assignment category, and other parameters does not have a valid account assignment procedure.
  Missing or inconsistent configuration in transaction OMWB (Define Account Assignment Procedures).
  The material master or service master data lacks necessary account assignment information.
  The system cannot determine the correct procedure due to incomplete or inconsistent master data or document data.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the VN2006 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Account Assignment Category:
  
  Verify that the purchase order or invoice has a valid account assignment category.
  Ensure that the account assignment category is consistent with the type of procurement (e.g., cost center, asset, order).
  
  
  
  Verify Account Assignment Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OMWB (or SPRO path:
  
  Materials Management -> Logistics Invoice Verification -> Incoming Invoice -> Define Account Assignment Procedures).
  Check if the account assignment procedure is properly defined and assigned to the relevant purchasing document types and account assignment categories.
  Ensure that the procedure includes all necessary account assignment objects (cost center, order, asset, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  For materials, verify the account assignment category in the material master (MM02).
  For services, check the service master or the purchase order line item.
  Ensure that the master data is consistent with the account assignment procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Purchase Order and Invoice Data:
  
  Check the purchase order line items for correct account assignment category.
  Ensure that the invoice references the correct purchase order and line items.
  
  
  
  Adjust or Assign Correct Account Assignment Procedure:
  
  If missing, assign the correct account assignment procedure to the purchasing document type and account assignment category.
  If necessary, create or modify the account assignment procedure to include the required account assignment objects.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  After corrections, try to post the invoice or goods receipt again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMWB - Define Account Assignment Procedures
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  MIRO - Enter Incoming Invoice
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to account assignment procedures and invoice verification for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Materials Management -> Logistics Invoice Verification -> Account Assignment Procedures
  SAP Library on Invoice Verification and Account Assignment
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VN2006 - Check for procedure &
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect account assignment procedure configuration or inconsistent data
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct account assignment category, procedure configuration, and master data
  
  
  Key Transactions
  OMWB, ME23N, MIRO, MM02, SPRO
  
  
  
  
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