How To Fix F9614 - There are account lives that are not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F9 - Messages from all FI Archiving and Deletion Programs

• Message number: 614

• Message text: There are account lives that are not maintained

What causes this issue?

You have not defined an account life or the value entered is not
allowed.
Note that the account life must be a positive number which defines the
minimum residence of a document in the database for this account. The
life is measured in days.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the account lives and change them accordingly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F9614 - There are account lives that are not maintained ?

  The SAP error message F9614 ("There are account lives that are not maintained") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with asset accounting. This error indicates that there are asset accounts that have not been properly maintained or configured in the system, which can prevent transactions from being processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Determination: The error often arises when the system cannot find the necessary account assignments for asset transactions. This can happen if the account determination for asset classes is not set up correctly.
  Incomplete Configuration: If the configuration for asset accounting is incomplete, such as missing account assignments for specific asset types or categories, this error may occur.
  Inactive or Incorrectly Defined Account Lives: The account lives (or useful lives) for certain asset classes may not be defined, leading to this error when trying to post transactions related to those assets.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Determination:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction Code: OAOA).
  Ensure that the account determination for the relevant asset classes is correctly set up. This includes checking the settings for acquisition, depreciation, and disposal accounts.
  
  
  
  Define Account Lives:
  
  Navigate to the configuration for asset classes (Transaction Code: OAOA).
  Ensure that all asset classes have defined account lives. You may need to specify the useful life for each asset class to avoid this error.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master records for any missing or incorrect information. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including the account assignment information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring asset accounting and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAOA (Asset Class), OAYZ (Define Account Determination), and AS01 (Create Asset) for managing asset accounting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes in the asset accounting configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.