How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION139 - Account determination for recognized cost failed for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 139

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

What causes this issue?

The account determination for the <ZK>recognized 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_FOUNDATION139 - Account determination for recognized cost failed for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION139 indicates that there is an issue with account determination for recognized costs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) for a specific company code. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the appropriate accounts to post recognized costs related to asset transactions.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account determination settings for the asset class or transaction type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the asset class may not be linked to the correct general ledger accounts.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may not be correctly defined, leading to issues in account determination.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type used for the asset transaction may not have the necessary account determination settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OAOA (for Asset Accounting) or SPRO (to access the configuration menu).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Account Determination > Define Account Determination for Asset Transactions.
  Ensure that the account determination for the relevant asset class and transaction type is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Asset Class Settings:
  
  Check the asset class settings in transaction code OAOA.
  Ensure that the correct accounts are assigned for recognized costs, such as acquisition costs, depreciation, and other relevant postings.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly configured in the Asset Accounting settings.
  Check if the company code is active and properly linked to the relevant accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Verify that the transaction type used for the asset transaction has the necessary account determination settings.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for asset transactions.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, test the asset transaction with different asset classes or transaction types to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OAOA (Asset Accounting Configuration), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the required configuration changes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Asset Accounting for further assistance.