How To Fix EK471 - Consistency of debit/credit indic. for transactions w/o internal alloc.

EK471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Consistency of debit/credit indic. for transactions w/o internal alloc.

What causes this issue?

Checks if the <DS:DE.SHKZG>debit/credit indicator</> of
<DS:DE.HVORG_KK>transactions</> not allocated to internal transactions
is identical in all <DS:DE.BUKRS>company codes</> and
<DS:DE.SPART>divisions</>.
The system merely checks for formal consistency and not whether the
value of the debit/credit indicator makes sense in a business context.

System Response

If inconsistencies exist, this means that cross-division and
cross-company code postings contain errors.

How to fix this error?

If the system finds inconsistencies, enter the same debit/credit
indicator for each transaction across all divisions and company codes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EK471 - Details

• The SAP error message EK471 indicates a consistency issue with the debit/credit indicators for transactions that do not involve internal allocation. This error typically arises during the posting of documents in the SAP system, particularly in the context of purchasing and accounting.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there is a mismatch between the debit and credit indicators in the accounting entries for a transaction. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the transaction may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the debit and credit postings.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the relevant account types or transaction types may not be aligned, causing discrepancies.
  Manual Entry Errors: Errors during manual entry of transaction data can lead to incorrect debit/credit indicators.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the system, they may inadvertently cause inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EK471 error, you