How To Fix AU079 - First maintain account determination &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AU - FI-AA utility program error messages

• Message number: 079

• Message text: First maintain account determination &

What causes this issue?

The system cannot carry out the opening entry for the lease, since
account determination &V1& is not fully completed.

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?

Maintain the offsetting account for posting interest, using the
Customizing functions for Asset Accounting. You need this account in
order to post the interest portion of the lease payments.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU079 - First maintain account determination & ?

  The SAP error message AU079 ("First maintain account determination") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you attempt to post a transaction related to asset management, but the system cannot determine the appropriate accounts for the transaction. This is often due to missing or incorrect configuration in the account determination settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Determination: The account determination for asset transactions has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The existing account determination settings may not be correctly configured for the specific transaction type you are trying to execute.
  Transaction Type Not Defined: The transaction type you are using may not have a corresponding account determination defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AU079 error, you need to maintain the account determination settings in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG (Implementation Guide) > Financial Accounting > Asset Accounting > Account Determination.
  
  
  
  Maintain Account Determination:
  
  Look for the option to maintain account determination for asset transactions. This may include settings for various transaction types such as acquisitions, retirements, transfers, etc.
  Ensure that the necessary accounts are defined for the relevant transaction types. This includes specifying the appropriate G/L accounts for asset acquisition, depreciation, and other relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Types:
  
  Verify that the transaction types you are using are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OAOA (for account determination) or OAYZ (for transaction types) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on configuring asset accounting and account determination.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.