How To Fix >EW006 - No expense or revenue accounts defined for rounding items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >EW - IS-U: for general test purposes

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No expense or revenue accounts defined for rounding items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >EW006 - No expense or revenue accounts defined for rounding items ?

  The SAP error message EW006: No expense or revenue accounts defined for rounding items typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with rounding differences in accounting entries. This error indicates that the system cannot find the appropriate accounts to post rounding differences, which can arise during the processing of invoices, payments, or other financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have any expense or revenue accounts defined for handling rounding differences. This can happen if the configuration for rounding accounts has not been set up in the financial accounting module.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration of the company code or the relevant financial document types that do not specify how to handle rounding differences.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type being processed may not have the necessary accounts assigned for rounding.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EW006 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Rounding Accounts:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define Rounding Accounts.
  Here, you can define the necessary expense and revenue accounts for rounding differences. Make sure to assign the appropriate accounts for both local and foreign currency transactions if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code settings are correctly configured to handle rounding differences. This can be found under Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Global Settings > Rounding.
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check the document types used in the transaction to ensure they are configured to allow for rounding differences. This can be done in the same SPRO path under Document Types.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If you are unsure about the specific accounts to use, consult your financial accounting documentation or speak with your finance team to determine the appropriate accounts for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining company code settings) and FS00 (for creating or changing G/L accounts) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or additional guidance provided by SAP.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to financial configurations in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EW006 error and ensure that your SAP system can properly handle rounding differences in financial transactions.