How To Fix 3G394 - Account determination took place in logical system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 394

• Message text: Account determination took place in logical system &1

What causes this issue?

You are working in a distributed system. This means that Human
Resources and Accounting run in different systems. As a result of your
distributio model, the function module 'FI_ACCT_DET_HR' has been
started in the logical system &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G394 - Account determination took place in logical system &1 ?

  The SAP error message 3G394, which states "Account determination took place in logical system &1," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when there is an issue with account determination in the system. This error indicates that the system was unable to determine the appropriate account for a transaction in the specified logical system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for account determination is missing or incomplete. This could be related to the configuration of the General Ledger (G/L) accounts, account determination procedures, or the specific transaction type being processed.
  
  
  Logical System Issues: The logical system specified in the error message may not be correctly set up or may not have the necessary account determination settings.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables (e.g., customer or vendor master data).
  
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not have a corresponding account determination rule defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for account determination in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  Ensure that the account determination settings are correctly configured for the logical system mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Logical System Settings:
  
  Verify that the logical system is correctly defined in the system and that it has the necessary settings for account determination.
  Check if the logical system is correctly assigned to the client.
  
  
  
  Examine Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the relevant entities (customers, vendors, etc.) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the data is consistent.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Check if the transaction type being processed has a corresponding account determination rule defined. If not, you may need to create or modify the account determination rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on account determination for the module you are working with.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for automatic account determination) or OBA7 (for account determination for specific transactions) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 3G394 in your SAP system.