How To Fix 1I016 - Customizing for transfer postings acct. &2 to GL variant &1 incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1I - BCA: General Ledger Integration

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Customizing for transfer postings acct. &2 to GL variant &1 incomplete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I016 - Customizing for transfer postings acct. &2 to GL variant &1 incomplete ?

  The SAP error message 1I016 indicates that there is an issue with the customizing settings for transfer postings in the General Ledger (GL) accounting. Specifically, it suggests that the configuration for the transfer postings account is incomplete for the specified GL variant.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transfer posting account has not been defined in the customizing settings for the specified GL variant.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the transfer posting account may be incorrectly configured or not aligned with the requirements of the posting process.
  GL Variant Not Assigned: The GL variant may not be properly assigned to the company code or the relevant accounting area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Business Transactions -> Transfer Postings -> Define Transfer Posting Accounts
  
  Ensure that the transfer posting accounts are correctly defined for the specified GL variant.
  
  
  
  Verify GL Variant Assignment:
  
  Check if the GL variant is correctly assigned to the company code. You can do this by navigating to:
  SPRO -> Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Prepare G/L Account Creation -> Assign G/L Account to Company Code
  
  Ensure that the GL variant is linked to the appropriate company code.
  
  
  
  Review Account Determination:
  
  Ensure that the account determination for transfer postings is correctly set up. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the relevant business transactions.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transfer posting to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on the correct configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as OBYC (for automatic account determination) and SPRO (for accessing the customizing settings) to navigate through the configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 1I016 in SAP.