How To Fix EK490 - No data maintained for posting areas

EK490 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 490

• Message text: No data maintained for posting areas

What causes this issue?

Checks for the existence of
<DS:GLOS.3526B95FAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>posting areas</> that are
completely without data.

How to fix this error?

If the system finds inconsistencies, maintain the posting areas
concerned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EK490 - Details

• The SAP error message EK490 ("No data maintained for posting areas") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when the system cannot find the necessary data for the specified posting area. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The posting area may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for the relevant purchasing organization or company code are not maintained.
  Data Not Maintained: The specific data for the posting area in question may not have been entered in the relevant master data (e.g., vendor master, material master).
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be compatible with the posting area.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified posting area.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings