How To Fix WRF_PRC_CON022 - Adopt account assignment category INITIAL for OTB-relevant contract &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_CON - Messages for maintaining the internal contract apportionment

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Adopt account assignment category INITIAL for OTB-relevant contract &1/&2

What causes this issue?

You want to be able to create releases for OTB-relevant contracts in
seasonal procurement. In seasonal procurement, contract items with an
account assignment category that does not equal INITIAL are not
permitted.
Permitting an account assignment category that does not equal INITIAL is
therefore not useful for OTB-relevant contracts.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

Use the account assignment category INITIAL for the specified contract
item.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_CON022 - Adopt account assignment category INITIAL for OTB-relevant contract &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_CON022 indicates an issue related to the account assignment category for a contract that is relevant to Open-to-Buy (OTB) functionality. This error typically arises when the system expects a specific account assignment category but finds that it is not set correctly for the contract in question.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The account assignment category for the contract is not set to the expected value (in this case, "INITIAL").
  The contract is relevant for OTB processing, but the system cannot proceed due to the incorrect account assignment category.
  There may be configuration issues in the system regarding how account assignment categories are defined or used in conjunction with OTB.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Contract Settings:
  
  Navigate to the contract in question (using transaction codes like ME33K for display).
  Verify the account assignment category. It should be set to "INITIAL" if the contract is OTB-relevant.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Account Assignment Category:
  
  If the account assignment category is incorrect, you may need to change it to "INITIAL." This can typically be done in the contract maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for account assignment categories in the SAP system. This can be done in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Account Assignment > Define Account Assignment Categories.
  
  
  Ensure that the account assignment categories are correctly defined and that "INITIAL" is set up as expected for OTB contracts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to OTB and account assignment categories for any specific requirements or additional configuration that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the contract processing again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Open-to-Buy (OTB): This is a retail inventory management tool that helps businesses manage their inventory levels and purchasing decisions based on sales forecasts and current inventory.
  Account Assignment Categories: These are used in SAP to determine how costs are allocated for purchasing documents. Different categories can affect how transactions are processed and reported in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message WRF_PRC_CON022 and ensure that your contract is set up correctly for OTB processing.