How To Fix CMAC_FEE_CALC311 - Define a revenue account for key &1/&2/&3/&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMAC_FEE_CALC - Messages for Student Accounting

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Define a revenue account for key &1/&2/&3/&4

What causes this issue?

The system could not derive the
<DS:GLOS.3526B8BFAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>G/L account</> for the
following attributes:
Primary <DS:DE.CMAC_ACCT_KEY>account key</>: &V1&
Secondary account key: &V2&
<DS:DE.PIQSTGRP>Student group</>: &V3&
<DS:DE.PIQSTFEECAT>Student fee category</>: &V4&

System Response

The system has terminated posting.

Procedure for System Administrators

Create a G/L account for this attribute combination. You make this
setting in Customizing for <LS>Campus Management</> in the
IMG activity <DS:SIMG.CM_AS_XX_230>Determine G/L Account</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC311 - Define a revenue account for key &1/&2/&3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message CMAC_FEE_CALC311 indicates that there is a missing configuration for a revenue account in the system. This error typically arises in the context of fee calculation processes, such as when dealing with financial transactions or revenue recognition in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process a transaction that requires a revenue account, but the account has not been defined for the specified key. The key usually consists of several components, such as:
  
  Key 1: Business Area
  Key 2: Profit Center
  Key 3: Revenue Type
  Key 4: Other relevant classification (e.g., Company Code)
  
  If any of these components are missing a corresponding revenue account in the configuration, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to define the missing revenue account in the configuration settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Prepare G/L Accounts.
  
  
  
  Define Revenue Accounts:
  
  Look for the section related to defining revenue accounts or account determination.
  Ensure that you have a revenue account defined for the specific combination of keys (Business Area, Profit Center, Revenue Type, etc.) that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Account:
  
  If the account does not exist, create a new G/L account for the revenue type.
  If it exists but is not correctly assigned, modify the account assignment to ensure it matches the required keys.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (for fiscal year variant) or FS00 (to create/change G/L accounts) depending on your specific needs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on configuring revenue accounts and understanding the implications of changes.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMAC_FEE_CALC311 error and ensure that the necessary revenue accounts are properly defined in your SAP system.