How To Fix >4835 - Short account assignment &1 does not exist; transfer will not be executed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 835

• Message text: Short account assignment &1 does not exist; transfer will not be executed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4835 - Short account assignment &1 does not exist; transfer will not be executed ?

  The SAP error message 4835 indicates that there is a problem with the account assignment in a transaction. Specifically, the message states that the short account assignment (often a cost center, internal order, or similar) does not exist, and as a result, the transfer cannot be executed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Account Assignment: The account assignment specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, an outdated reference, or the account assignment not being created in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be set up correctly or may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified account assignment.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the account assignment from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Account Assignment: Check the account assignment (e.g., cost center, internal order) in the relevant master data tables to ensure it exists and is active.
  
  Use transaction codes like KS03 (Display Cost Center) or KO03 (Display Internal Order) to verify the details.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors: Ensure that there are no typos in the account assignment field in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Check Master Data: If the account assignment does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., KS01 for creating a cost center).
  
  
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the account assignment.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the account assignment should exist but is not recognized, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the relevant settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Check for Deletions or Archiving: If the account assignment was recently deleted or archived, you may need to restore it or create a new one.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing account assignments, such as:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KO01: Create Internal Order
  KO02: Change Internal Order
  KO03: Display Internal Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to account assignments and the specific transaction you are working with.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.