How To Fix >4280 - Account for non-tax-relevant write-off not found; &1 &2 &3 Key:&4

>4280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Account for non-tax-relevant write-off not found; &1 &2 &3 Key:&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4280 - Account for non-tax-relevant write-off not found; &1 &2 &3 Key:&4 ?

  The SAP error message 4280 indicates that the system is unable to find an account for a non-tax-relevant write-off. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when a write-off is being processed, but the necessary configuration for the account is missing.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account for non-tax-relevant write-offs has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the write-off may be incorrect or not properly set up in the relevant configuration settings.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant financial objects (like customers or vendors) may not be correctly maintained.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be linked to the appropriate account for write-offs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data