How To Fix 1I021 - Customizing assignm. trans. type &2/GL trans., GL variant &1 incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Customizing assignm. trans. type &2/GL trans., GL variant &1 incomplete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I021 - Customizing assignm. trans. type &2/GL trans., GL variant &1 incomplete ?

  The SAP error message 1I021 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the assignment of transaction types to General Ledger (GL) transactions. Specifically, it suggests that the customizing settings for the specified transaction type and GL variant are incomplete.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Customizing Settings: The transaction type and GL variant have not been fully configured in the system. This could mean that certain required fields or settings are missing.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the customizing tables that link transaction types to GL accounts or variants.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration might not align with the business requirements or the expected setup for financial transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation for G/L Account Creation > Define Account Groups.
  Ensure that the transaction type and GL variant are correctly defined and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the specific transaction type in the same IMG path.
  Ensure that the transaction type is assigned to the correct GL accounts and that all required settings are complete.
  
  
  
  Check GL Variant Settings:
  
  Verify the settings for the GL variant in the IMG.
  Ensure that the variant is properly configured to handle the transaction types you are using.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making any changes, test the configuration by attempting to post a transaction that uses the affected transaction type and GL variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on the specific configuration needed for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as OBY6 (for defining transaction types) and OBY1 (for defining GL variants) to directly access the relevant configuration screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the error message 1I021 in your SAP system.