How To Fix W5122 - Allowed account determ. categories: "cost center", "stock", "project"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W5 - Messages for MM-WEB Applications and BAPIs

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Allowed account determ. categories: "cost center", "stock", "project"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W5122 - Allowed account determ. categories: "cost center", "stock", "project" ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W5122:
  
  SAP Message W5122
  Message Text:
  
  Allowed account determination categories: "cost center", "stock", "project"
  
  Cause
  This warning message appears during account determination in SAP when the system encounters an account assignment category that is not allowed or not configured for the particular transaction or master data involved.
  Specifically, the message indicates that only certain account assignment categories are permitted for the account determination in the current context, namely:
  
  Cost Center
  Stock
  Project
  
  If the system tries to use an account assignment category outside of these (for example, "Order", "Sales Order", "Asset", etc.), it triggers this warning.
  This usually happens in scenarios like:
  
  Goods movements (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue)
  Invoice verification
  Material valuation
  Account assignment in purchasing documents
  
  The root cause is typically a mismatch or incomplete configuration in:
  
  Account determination settings (e.g., OBYC configuration)
  Material master data (account assignment category)
  Transaction data (account assignment category used in the document)
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Account Assignment Category:
  
  Verify the account assignment category used in the transaction or master data.
  Ensure it is one of the allowed categories: Cost Center, Stock, or Project.
  
  
  
  Review OBYC Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OBYC (Automatic Account Determination).
  Check the settings for the relevant transaction keys (e.g., BSX, WRX, PRD).
  Confirm that the account determination is set up for the allowed account assignment categories.
  If necessary, adjust the configuration to include or exclude certain categories.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master (MM02) for the valuation class and account assignment category.
  Ensure the material is set up correctly for the intended account assignment.
  
  
  
  Transaction Data:
  
  In purchasing documents or goods movement documents, verify the account assignment category.
  Change it to one of the allowed categories if it is incorrect.
  
  
  
  Customizing for Account Assignment Categories:
  
  Sometimes, the allowed account assignment categories are restricted by customizing.
  Check the settings under SPRO ? Materials Management ? Valuation and Account Assignment ? Account Assignment ? Define Allowed Account Assignment Categories.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists, check SAP Notes for any known bugs or patches related to message W5122.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction OBYC: Automatic account determination configuration.
  Material Master (MM02): Check valuation and account assignment data.
  Account Assignment Categories: Common categories include Cost Center (K), Order (F), Project (P), Asset (A), Sales Order (C), Stock (Q).
  SPRO Path: Materials Management ? Valuation and Account Assignment ? Account Assignment ? Define Allowed Account Assignment Categories.
  SAP Help Portal: Search for account determination and account assignment categories.
  Typical Scenario: When posting a goods receipt for a material with a certain valuation class, the system checks if the account assignment category used is allowed for the automatic account determination.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W5122 Allowed account determ. categories: "cost center", "stock", "project"
  
  
  Cause
  Account assignment category used is not allowed or configured for account determination.
  
  
  Solution
  Use allowed categories (cost center, stock, project); adjust OBYC and material master settings.
  
  
  Key Transactions
  OBYC, MM02, ME21N (purchase order), MIGO (goods movement)
  
  
  Customization Path
  SPRO ? Materials Management ? Valuation and Account Assignment ? Account Assignment
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this message occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.