How To Fix CK181 - Entry missing for account determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Entry missing for account determination

What causes this issue?

No entry could be found for the following criteria for
<DS:GLOS.account_determination>account determination</>:

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

movement type &V4&
posting string &V2&
transaction key &V3&

System Response

Account determination could not be carried out.
sys_admin&
Go into Customizing for Materials Management and check the account
modification.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK181 - Entry missing for account determination ?

  The SAP error message CK181 ("Entry missing for account determination") typically occurs in the context of product costing or inventory valuation when the system cannot find the appropriate account determination for a specific transaction. This can happen during various processes, such as when posting a goods movement or during the execution of a costing run.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account determination settings for the relevant transaction type or material type are not configured in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the configuration may not match the requirements of the transaction being processed.
  Missing Master Data: The material master or other related master data may not have the necessary account determination information.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not have a corresponding entry in the account determination table.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK181 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for account determination in the SAP system. This is usually found under:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Account Determination.
  
  
  Ensure that the necessary account determination entries exist for the relevant transaction type and material type.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master records for the materials involved in the transaction. Ensure that the relevant views (such as Accounting and Costing) are properly maintained and that the account determination settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Verify that the transaction type being used is correctly configured and has the necessary account determination entries.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like OBYC to check the automatic account determination settings for various transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to account determination for specific guidance on the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYC: Configuration of automatic account determination.
  CK11N: Create/Change Cost Estimate.
  CK40N: Execute Costing Run.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T030: Account determination for inventory postings.
  T003: Transaction types.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to account determination and the CK181 error.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling and product costing.