How To Fix APPL_MM_COMP_WFL018 - The person responsible for accounting object of & couldn't be determined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_COMP_WFL - Message class for workflow notifications

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The person responsible for accounting object of & couldn't be determined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_COMP_WFL018 - The person responsible for accounting object of & couldn't be determined. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_COMP_WFL018 indicates that the system is unable to determine the person responsible for the accounting object specified in the message. This typically occurs in the context of workflows or when processing documents that require a responsible person to be assigned for accounting purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The accounting object (such as a cost center, internal order, or project) does not have a responsible person assigned in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the accounting object may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the responsible person.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the accounting object may be incomplete or incorrect, which can prevent the system from identifying the responsible person.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the responsible person information for the accounting object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Accounting Object Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant accounting object (e.g., cost center, internal order) in the SAP system.
  Verify if a responsible person is assigned. If not, assign a responsible person to the accounting object.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the accounting object in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Ensure that the settings for responsible persons are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the master data for the accounting object is incomplete, update it to include the necessary information, including the responsible person.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the responsible person information for the accounting object.
  
  
  
  Workflow Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs in a workflow context, review the workflow configuration to ensure that it is set up to correctly determine the responsible person.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as KS01 (Create Cost Center), KO01 (Create Internal Order), or CJ01 (Create Project) to manage the relevant accounting objects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on managing accounting objects and responsible persons.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message APPL_MM_COMP_WFL018 and ensure that the responsible person for the accounting object is correctly determined.