How To Fix FAGL_COFI101 - Define account determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_COFI - Messages for Real-Time Integration CO->FI

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Define account determination

What causes this issue?

If you want to transfer secondary internal CO allocations to General
Ledger Accounting,
you must activate account determination. Otherwise no postings
with secondary cost elements are possible in General Ledger Accounting.

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?

If you do <ZH>not</> want to transfer secondary allocations to the
general ledger, you can suppress this message.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_COFI101 - Define account determination ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_COFI101, which states "Define account determination," typically occurs in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly when dealing with the General Ledger (G/L) account determination for various transactions. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary configuration for account determination, which is essential for posting transactions correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account determination settings for the specific transaction type or scenario have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The existing account determination settings may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Transaction Type Not Defined: The transaction type being used does not have a corresponding account determination entry in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_COFI101 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration settings for account determination. This can typically be found under:
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Master Data ? G/L Accounts ? Define Account Determination.
  
  
  
  
  
  Define Account Determination:
  
  Check if the necessary account determination entries exist for the specific transaction type you are trying to process. If not, you will need to create them.
  Ensure that the account determination is set up for the relevant company code and that all required fields are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Types:
  
  Verify that the transaction type you are using is correctly defined in the system and that it has the appropriate account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant for guidance on the specific account determination requirements for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBYC (for automatic account determination) to check and maintain account determination settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the FAGL_COFI101 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FAGL_COFI101 error and ensure that your account determination settings are correctly configured for your financial transactions.