How To Fix CZ212 - Maintain the account class references first

CZ212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Maintain the account class references first

What causes this issue?

Account category references have not yet been maintained. Account
category references must be maintained before valuation classes can be
created.

System Response

The system branches automatically into Account category reference
maintenance.

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the account category references.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ212 - Maintain the account class references first ?

  The SAP error message CZ212, which states "Maintain the account class references first," typically occurs in the context of configuring account determination in the SAP system, particularly in the area of Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO). This error indicates that the system requires certain account class references to be set up before proceeding with the transaction or configuration you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Account Class References: The account class references that are required for the specific configuration or transaction have not been maintained in the system.
  Incomplete Configuration: The configuration for account determination is incomplete, meaning that the necessary links between account classes and the relevant accounts have not been established.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or missing settings in the configuration of the account determination process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CZ212 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy