How To Fix EK507 - Account determination maintained, but transaction for clearing item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 507

• Message text: Account determination maintained, but transaction for clearing item

What causes this issue?

Checks all entries in posting area 1091 <LS>Reset clearing/reversal:
Clearing items</> to determine whether an additional account
determination (posting area R001 or T001) is maintained for the
transactions used there.

System Response

If inconsistencies are found, check that the transactions are used
correctly.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK507 - Account determination maintained, but transaction for clearing item ?

  The SAP error message EK507 ("Account determination maintained, but transaction for clearing item") typically occurs in the context of invoice verification or when processing purchase orders and goods receipts. This error indicates that while the system has the necessary account determination settings in place, it is unable to find a suitable account for clearing the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Account Determination: The account determination for the specific transaction type (e.g., goods receipt, invoice receipt) may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the account determination may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the system being unable to find the appropriate accounts.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not have a corresponding account determination entry.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used in the transaction may not be linked to the correct account determination settings.
  Missing Clearing Accounts: The clearing accounts for the specific transaction type may not be defined in the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for account determination in the SAP system (Transaction code: OBYC).
  Ensure that the necessary account determination entries are maintained for the relevant transaction types (e.g., BSX for inventory, WRX for GR/IR clearing).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type and Document Type:
  
  Verify that the transaction type and document type being used are correctly set up in the system.
  Ensure that they are linked to the appropriate account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Clearing Accounts:
  
  If clearing accounts are missing, you may need to create or maintain them in the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the clearing accounts are correctly assigned to the relevant transaction types.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  Try processing the transaction with different document types or transaction types to see if the issue persists.
  This can help identify if the problem is specific to certain configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYC (for account determination) and MIGO (for goods movements).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or guides related to account determination and invoice verification processes.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to avoid impacting production data while troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the EK507 error in your SAP system.