Where can you set the parameter that allows changing the account assignment data for a consumable material during invoice receipt?

Question

Options

• AIn the material master of the consumable material
• BIn the account assignment category
• CIn the item category
• DIn the purchase order document type

• A
  8% (2)
• B
  76% (19)
• C
  12% (3)
• D
  4% (1)

Explanation

In SAP Materials Management, the account assignment category (configured in SPRO under MM > Purchasing > Account Assignment) contains a flag called "Account modification" or "Change account assignment," which specifically controls whether users can modify account assignment data (cost center, G/L account, etc.) during invoice verification (LIV). This makes B correct - it's the designated configuration object for this behavior.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (Material master): The material master stores data about the material itself (valuation class, MRP settings, etc.), not purchasing document processing rules.
• C (Item category): Item categories (e.g., standard, consignment) control how an item is procured, not account assignment editability at invoice receipt.
• D (Document type): Purchase order document types control number ranges and allowed item categories, not account assignment change permissions.

Memory tip: Think of the account assignment category as the "rule book" for how accounts are assigned - if something controls account assignment behavior, look to the account assignment category first. The mnemonic: "Category controls the account."

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