How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION138 - Account determination for deferred cost failed for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Account determination for deferred cost failed for company code &1

What causes this issue?

The account determination for the <ZK>deferred cost </>account failed.
This is because the system found no configuration entry for company code
&v1&, accounting principle &v2&, POB (performance obligation) type &v3&
and reference account &v4&.

System Response

The revenue accounting item was not processed for accounting principle
&v2&.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

You need to create a matching entry in your configuration.
Find this configuration step in the Manage Your Solution app under
<ZK>Configure Your Solution # Finance # Revenue and Cost Accounting #
Contract-Based Revenue Recognition -> Configure Account Determination
Rules</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION138 - Account determination for deferred cost failed for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION138 indicates that there is an issue with the account determination for deferred costs in the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when the system is unable to find the appropriate accounts for posting deferred costs.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account determination settings for deferred costs may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code Settings: The company code specified may not have the necessary accounts set up for deferred costs.
  Missing Master Data: The asset master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to issues in account determination.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type used for posting may not be linked to the correct accounts in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Account Determination > Define Account Determination for Deferred Costs.
  Ensure that the necessary accounts for deferred costs are defined for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code in question has the correct settings and that the necessary accounts are assigned.
  Check if the company code is active and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master records to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the asset is assigned to the correct company code and that the relevant account assignments are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Types:
  
  Review the transaction types used for posting deferred costs to ensure they are correctly linked to the appropriate accounts.
  You can find this in the configuration under Transaction Types in Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  AS01 (to create asset master)
  AS02 (to change asset master)
  AS03 (to display asset master)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed information on account determination and configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting for further assistance.