How To Fix AC579 - The account determination is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 579

• Message text: The account determination is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The account determination key is not allowed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter an existing key for the account determination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC579 - The account determination is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message AC579, "The account determination is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when there is an issue with the configuration of account determination for asset transactions. This error can arise during various processes, such as asset acquisition, transfer, or retirement.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account determination for the asset class may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The asset class may not be assigned to the correct general ledger accounts.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be allowed for the specific asset class or may not have the necessary account determination settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction related to the asset.
  Inactive Account Determination: The account determination for the asset class may be inactive or not set up for the specific transaction type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Account Determination > Define Account Determination for Asset Transactions.
  Ensure that the account determination for the relevant asset class and transaction type is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Class Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the asset class in question (Transaction code: OAOA).
  Ensure that the necessary accounts (e.g., acquisition, depreciation, etc.) are assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being used is valid for the asset class and has the correct account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message AC579.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making 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 OAOA (Asset Class), OABW (Transaction Types), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP FI-AA expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the AC579 error in SAP.