Error Message 147 ("Account determination for entry xxxx KBS not possible") When approving SES

[SAP_MM_PRO]

Hello Folks,

We are facing an issue with account determination while creating a service entry sheet  in our SAP system. Our scenario involves customers who are also our suppliers. We sell products to them and also render services.

When we generate a service purchase order  with account assignment category C and item category D, the GL account determination is based on automation. However, when the PO is saved without a GL account, and we create the SES, we encounter error message 147 ("Account determination for entry xxxx KBS not possible").

After thorough investigation, we found that the account assignment category configuration was missing the account modification key, which led to the error. We understand that KBS (Cost Element for Internal Services) doesn’t require account determination, and the missing GL account caused this issue.

Could you please advise on the correct configuration for the account assignment category to resolve this error? We appreciate any guidance or suggestions you can provide.

Thank you.

[jagdeepsingh83]

Please check if you have G/L account populated for the Service Line items of the Service Purchase Order --see screenshot below 

[Prasoon]

Hi,

Kindly ensure that the "check account assignment" check box is flagged for 101 - KBS combination in OMWN:

If you still face the same issue, please refer the attachment in the note # 2276254 - Error M8147 in transaction ML81N  which explains the reason and the solution.

Regards,