How To Fix 64653 - Account determination: Error when determining posting spec.for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Account determination: Error when determining posting spec.for &1 &2

What causes this issue?

Posting specifications for flow type &V1& and payment activity
indicator &V2& could not be found.

System Response

Posting activity is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Check the account determination for flow type &V1& with payment
activity indicator &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64653 - Account determination: Error when determining posting spec.for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message 64653, "Account determination: Error when determining posting specification for &1 &2," typically occurs during financial transactions when the system is unable to determine the appropriate account for posting. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or Materials Management (MM), depending on the context of the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account determination settings may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect entries in the relevant configuration tables.
  Account Assignment Issues: The account assignment for the transaction may not be correctly specified, leading to ambiguity in determining the correct account.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not have a corresponding account determination rule defined.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect account assignments in the vendor, customer, or material master records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required account determination settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the account determination configuration in the relevant module (e.g., FI, CO, MM). Ensure that all necessary accounts are defined and that the configuration is complete.
  
  For example, in FI, check the configuration under Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  In MM, check the configuration under Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Account Determination.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type being used has a valid account determination rule associated with it. You may need to create or modify the rules as necessary.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that the master data (vendor, customer, material) is correctly set up with the appropriate account assignments. Ensure that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  Test with Different Data: If possible, try to replicate the issue with different data to see if the problem persists. This can help identify if the issue is data-specific.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on account determination for the module you are working with.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction and access the account determination settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for account determination in MM) or OBA7 (for account determination in FI) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the account determination process and identify where it fails.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.