How To Fix 5E073 - Contrib.acc.code assigned to & & is not maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Contrib.acc.code assigned to & & is not maintained.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E073 - Contrib.acc.code assigned to & & is not maintained. ?

  The SAP error message 5E073 indicates that a contribution account code assigned to a specific entity (represented by && in the message) is not maintained. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling, particularly when dealing with contributions or allocations in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The contribution account code has not been defined or maintained in the system for the specified entity (e.g., cost center, profit center, or internal order).
  Incorrect Assignment: The entity may be incorrectly assigned to a contribution account code that does not exist or is not properly configured.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the account code or the entity assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Contribution Account Code:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under Financial Accounting or Controlling).
  Check if the contribution account code is defined for the specific entity. If not, create or maintain the necessary configuration.
  Ensure that the account code is active and properly set up for the intended use.
  
  
  
  Review Assignments:
  
  Verify the assignment of the contribution account code to the entity in question. Ensure that the correct account code is assigned.
  If the assignment is incorrect, update it to point to the correct contribution account code.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the data entry for any typographical errors in the account code or entity assignment.
  Correct any mistakes found during this review.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on maintaining contribution account codes in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for maintaining account codes) or OKB9 (for maintaining cost center assignments) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to account codes and assignments in SAP.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error message no longer appears and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5E073 and ensure that the contribution account code is properly maintained in your SAP system.