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How To Fix F7249 - Purchase account management for company code & not active


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: F7 - Program Error Messages

  • Message number: 249

  • Message text: Purchase account management for company code & not active

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F7249 - Purchase account management for company code & not active ?

    The SAP error message F7249 indicates that the purchase account management for a specific company code is not active. This error typically arises when you attempt to post a purchase transaction, but the system is configured in such a way that it does not allow for purchase account management for the specified company code.

    Cause:

    1. Inactive Purchase Account Management: The primary cause of this error is that the purchase account management feature is not activated for the company code in question.
    2. Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module that have not been properly set up for the company code.
    3. Missing Settings: The necessary settings for purchase account management may not have been defined in the system.

    Solution:

    To resolve this error, you need to activate the purchase account management for the relevant company code. Here are the steps to do this:

    1. Access the Configuration Settings:

      • Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
      • Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) -> Company Code -> Activate Purchase Account Management.
    2. Activate Purchase Account Management:

      • In the configuration screen, find the company code that is generating the error.
      • Ensure that the option for "Activate Purchase Account Management" is checked for that company code.
    3. Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.

    4. Test the Transaction: After activation, try to perform the transaction again to see if the error persists.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBY6 (to check company code settings) or SPRO (to access the configuration menu).
    • Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring purchase account management.
    • User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
    • Consulting with SAP Support: If you are unsure about making these changes or if the problem persists after activation, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F7249 error and successfully manage purchase accounts for the specified company code.

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