How To Fix ACC_SYSTEM021 - The validity area cannot be defined until the data basis has been entered

ACC_SYSTEM021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACC_SYSTEM - Messages in Package FINB_ACCOUNTING_SYSTEM

• Message number: 021

• Message text: The validity area cannot be defined until the data basis has been entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_SYSTEM021 - The validity area cannot be defined until the data basis has been entered ?

  The SAP error message ACC_SYSTEM021 indicates that the validity area for a certain financial transaction or configuration cannot be defined because the required data basis has not been entered. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules where specific parameters need to be set before proceeding with certain operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Basis: The most common cause of this error is that the system requires a specific data basis (like a company code, controlling area, or other relevant parameters) to be defined before it can determine the validity area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that have not been properly set up in the system, leading to the inability to define the validity area.
  User Input Error: The user may have skipped entering necessary fields or made an error in the input data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Data: Ensure that all necessary data fields are filled in correctly. This may include