How To Fix DPR_FIN_GECCO004 - The settings for Accounting integration contain errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_FIN_GECCO - Messages for Accounting Integration

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The settings for Accounting integration contain errors

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The accounting functions are not available.

How to fix this error?

Check the following in Customizing for <LS>Project Management</>:
Did you assign an object type to the project type for communicating with
the accounting system? See the Customizing activity <LS>Make General
Settings</>.
Does this object type have the proxy class CL_DPR_OLR3_GECCO (for
single-object controlling on internal orders) or CL_DPR_OLR3_WBSELEMENT
(for single-object controlling on WBS elements)? For more information,
see the IMG activity <DS:SIMG.CPR_FINR3_OBJLINK>Define Object Links for
Accounting Integration</>.
Has an RFC destination been entered in this object type? For more
information, see the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.CPR_FINR3_OBJLINK>Define Object Types for Accounting
Integration</>.
In the project type did you choose the confirmation setting regarding
'Time Recording for' to match the integration scenario? See the
Customizing activity <LS>Define Project Types</>. For example, time
recording for a role is not permitted in a structure-based scenario.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_FIN_GECCO004 - The settings for Accounting integration contain errors ?

  The SAP error message DPR_FIN_GECCO004 indicates that there are issues with the settings for accounting integration in the SAP system, particularly in the context of project management and financial integration. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or missing configurations in the integration between the Project System (PS) and Financial Accounting (FI) modules.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The integration settings between the Project System and Financial Accounting may not be properly configured.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect entries in the configuration settings, such as account assignments or cost elements.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the accounting integration settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as cost centers, internal orders, or project definitions.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the project or the financial data may not be compatible with the current settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for accounting integration in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined, including account assignments, cost elements, and integration points between PS and FI.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that all relevant master data (cost centers, internal orders, etc.) is correctly set up and active.
  Ensure that the project definitions are complete and that all required fields are filled.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the accounting integration settings.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (Transaction code: SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the integration works as expected and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps taken to resolve it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  CJ20N: Project management
  CJI3: Project actual line items
  KOB1: Orders: Actual line items
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message DPR_FIN_GECCO004 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues related to the DPR_FIN_GECCO004 error message in SAP.