How To Fix FAC_GL_PPV_MESSAGE004 - Leave Account Range empty for Account Type "+" and "V".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_GL_PPV_MESSAGE - Manage Posting Period Variants

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Leave Account Range empty for Account Type "+" and "V".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_GL_PPV_MESSAGE004 - Leave Account Range empty for Account Type "+" and "V". ?

  The SAP error message FAC_GL_PPV_MESSAGE004 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of account ranges for certain account types, specifically for account types "+" (which typically represents asset accounts) and "V" (which usually represents vendor accounts). This error occurs when the system expects a range of accounts to be defined for these account types, but the range is left empty.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account ranges for the specified account types have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the configuration that lead to the account ranges being interpreted as empty.
  Data Entry Error: During the setup or configuration process, the account ranges may have been inadvertently left blank.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the account ranges for the specified account types. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration area for Financial Accounting (FI) or Asset Accounting (AA) depending on where the error is occurring.
  
  
  
  Define Account Ranges:
  
  For Asset Accounts:
  
  Navigate to the configuration path: Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Master Data > Define Account Determination.
  Ensure that the account ranges for asset accounts (account type "+") are properly defined.
  
  
  For Vendor Accounts:
  
  Navigate to the configuration path: Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Payable > Master Data > Define Account Determination.
  Ensure that the account ranges for vendor accounts (account type "V") are properly defined.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Ranges:
  
  If ranges are defined, verify that they are correctly set up and not inadvertently left empty.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After saving, perform the transaction that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on configuring account determination and ranges.
  Support: If the issue persists after configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the account ranges for the specified account types are correctly defined in your SAP system.