How To Fix 6F031 - Account determination rule is incorrect for activity & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6F - Real Estate Contract Messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Account determination rule is incorrect for activity & & & &

What causes this issue?

Inconsistencies were found in the account assignment for activity &V1&
&V2& &V3& &V4&. Either there is no account determination rule, or it
was not maintained in full.

System Response

The system cannot carry out the posting activity.

How to fix this error?

Check the following in the account determination:
Does the account determination exist?
Were the document type, posting key and account symbols maintained
correctly?

Procedure for System Administrators

<DS:CHAP.SIMG_CMMENUOFDI0017>Determine Account Determination</>

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6F031 - Account determination rule is incorrect for activity & & & & ?

  The SAP error message 6F031 indicates that there is an issue with the account determination rule for a specific activity in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI).
  Cause:
  The error message "Account determination rule is incorrect for activity & & & &" usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The account determination settings for the specific activity are not configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables or incorrect mapping of accounts.
  
  
  Activity Type Not Defined: The activity type being referenced may not be defined in the system or may not have the necessary account assignment rules set up.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the activity type, such as missing master data or incorrect settings in the controlling area.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the account determination settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for account determination in the relevant module (e.g., CO or FI).
  Ensure that the account determination rules for the specific activity type are correctly defined.
  Use transaction codes like OKB9 (for CO) or OBYC (for FI) to check the account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Define Activity Types:
  
  If the activity type is not defined, you can create it using transaction code KP26 (for activity type planning) or KSU5 (for actual activity allocation).
  Ensure that the activity type has the correct account assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data related to the activity type, such as cost centers, internal orders, or projects, to ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on account determination rules and configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OKB9: Configure account determination for CO.
  OBYC: Configure account determination for FI.
  KP26: Maintain activity type planning.
  KSU5: Actual activity allocation.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 6F031 in your SAP system.