How To Fix FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE077 - A secondary cost account canÆt be used as a G/L account.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE - Message for account determination

• Message number: 077

• Message text: A secondary cost account canÆt be used as a G/L account.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE077 - A secondary cost account canÆt be used as a G/L account. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE077 indicates that a secondary cost account is being incorrectly used as a General Ledger (G/L) account in a financial transaction. This error typically arises in the context of asset accounting or cost accounting when the system expects a primary G/L account but encounters a secondary cost account instead.
  Cause:
  
  Account Type Misconfiguration: The account being used is defined as a secondary cost account in the system, which is not allowed for certain transactions that require a primary G/L account.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may require a primary G/L account, but the system is attempting to use a secondary cost account.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the account may not be set up correctly, leading to the system misinterpreting the account type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data in SAP and verify the account type. Ensure that the account you are trying to use is a primary G/L account and not a secondary cost account.
  You can check this in the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and look for the account type.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Account:
  
  If you are processing a transaction that requires a primary G/L account, ensure that you are selecting the correct account that is configured as a primary G/L account.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the transaction you are trying to execute. Ensure that it is compatible with the account types being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or process you are working on to understand the requirements for account types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as there may be specific configurations or updates required in your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Account Types in SAP: Understand the difference between primary and secondary cost accounts. Primary accounts are used for financial accounting, while secondary accounts are typically used for internal cost accounting purposes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (G/L Account Master), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items), and KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) to navigate and troubleshoot account-related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.