How To Fix AU173 - Account '&2' could not be determined for area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Account '&2' could not be determined for area &3

What causes this issue?

The system could <ZH>not</> find account '&V2&' for company code &V1&
and depreciation area &V3& when creating the journal entry.

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 this account in the account determination of Asset Accounting (in
Customizing for <LS>Asset Accounting</> under
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFAOAI3.0D898E4FE4626657E10000000A428C91>Assign
Accounts</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AU173 - Account '&2' could not be determined for area &3 ?

  The SAP error message AU173 indicates that the system could not determine the appropriate account for a specific area in the Asset Accounting module. This typically occurs during processes such as asset postings, transfers, or when running reports related to asset accounting.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account determination settings for the asset area in question may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Asset Area: The asset area specified may not be valid or may not have the necessary accounts assigned.
  Missing Master Data: The asset master record may not have the required account assignments for the specified area.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be linked to the correct account determination settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AU173 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: OAYZ).
  Verify that the account determination for the relevant asset area is correctly set up. Ensure that the necessary accounts (e.g., acquisition, depreciation, etc.) are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master record (Transaction code: AS03) for the asset in question.
  Ensure that the asset area is correctly defined and that the necessary accounts are assigned.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being used is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, check if there are any missing entries in the configuration that could lead to the account not being determined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to account determination in Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and OAYZ (Account Determination).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify asset accounting settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Asset Accounting for further assistance.