EK466 - Subtransactions allocated to nonexistent main transactions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Subtransactions allocated to nonexistent main transactions

What causes this issue?

Checks for <DS:DE.HVORG_KK>main transactions</> that are not maintained
in Customizing even though there are
<DS:DE.TVORG_KK>sub-transactions</> allocated to them.
When you maintain sub-transactions, the system ensures that only main
transactions that have been maintained can be entered. If these main
transactions are subsequently deleted without deleting the related
sub-transactions, an inconsistency results.

How to fix this error?

If the system finds an inconsistency, you have the following options:
Complete the missing main transactions.
Delete the sub-transactions that refer to main transactions that no
longer exist.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK466 - Subtransactions allocated to nonexistent main transactions ?

  The SAP error message EK466, which states "Subtransactions allocated to nonexistent main transactions," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, particularly when dealing with account assignments in purchasing documents like purchase orders or requisitions. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between subtransactions and main transactions in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The main transaction code or account assignment category may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Main Transaction: The main transaction that the subtransaction is trying to reference does not exist in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect entries in the purchasing document that lead to this mismatch.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the configuration of account assignments or transaction types, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for account assignment categories and ensure that the main transactions are correctly defined in the system.
  
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant sections for purchasing and account assignment.
  
  
  
  Validate Document Entries: Review the purchasing document (e.g., purchase order or requisition) for any incorrect entries.
  
  Ensure that the subtransactions are correctly linked to valid main transactions.
  Correct any discrepancies found in the document.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the relationship between main and subtransactions and ensure compliance with the expected configurations.
  
  
  Check for Updates: If the issue arose after a recent update or change in the system, check if there are any known issues or patches that need to be applied.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to troubleshoot the purchasing documents.
  Account Assignment Categories: Understand the different account assignment categories (like K for cost center, P for project, etc.) and how they relate to main and subtransactions.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error EK466 in the SAP Support Portal, as they may provide specific fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EK466 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.