How To Fix F7271 - Purchasing account not found for document &1 in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F7 - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Purchasing account not found for document &1 in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F7271 - Purchasing account not found for document &1 in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message F7271 indicates that the system could not find a purchasing account for a specific document in a given company code. This error typically arises during the posting of a financial document related to purchasing, such as an invoice or a goods receipt.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Assignment: The purchasing account (usually a G/L account) is not defined in the configuration for the relevant company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The account assignment for the purchasing document type may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not have a valid purchasing account assigned.
  Master Data Issues: The vendor master data or material master data may not have the necessary account assignment information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Create/Change.
  Ensure that the purchasing account is defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  In SPRO, navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Invoice Verification > Define Document Types.
  Check the configuration for the document type being used and ensure that the correct purchasing account is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor and Material Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction Codes MK03 (for Material Master) and XK03 (for Vendor Master) to review the account assignment information.
  Ensure that the purchasing account is correctly assigned in the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct accounts to use, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that the correct G/L accounts are being used for purchasing transactions.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  MK03 (to view Material Master)
  XK03 (to view Vendor Master)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring G/L accounts and document types.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message F7271 and ensure that the purchasing account is correctly set up for the relevant documents in your SAP system.