Which of the following assignments can you configure? Note: There are 2 correct answers to this question.

Question

Options

• AThe allowed item categories for each document type
• BThe allowed item categories for each account assignment category
• CThe allowed account assignment categories for each document type
• DThe allowed account assignment categories for each item category

• A
  17% (4)
• B
  9% (2)
• C
  74% (17)

Explanation

In SAP MM Purchasing configuration, the system allows you to define which account assignment categories are permitted in two directions: per document type (C) and per item category (D). This ensures that only valid combinations are used when creating purchasing documents - for example, preventing certain cost center assignments from appearing on stock purchase orders.

Option A is incorrect because the configuration relationship doesn't flow from document type to item category in this way - item categories are a property of line items and aren't restricted by document type through this configuration path.

Option B is incorrect because the dependency runs in the opposite direction: item categories constrain which account assignment categories are allowed, not the other way around. Account assignment categories do not drive item category selection.

Memory tip: Think of account assignment categories as the dependent element - they get restricted from two "above" levels: the document type (C) and the item category (D). A handy phrase: "DT and IC control AC" (Document Type and Item Category control Account Assignment Categories).

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