How To Fix FB766 - Doc. & &: Incorrect input for account determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 766

• Message text: Doc. & &: Incorrect input for account determination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB766 - Doc. & &: Incorrect input for account determination ?

  The SAP error message FB766 ("Doc. & &: Incorrect input for account determination") typically occurs during the posting of financial documents when the system cannot determine the appropriate accounts for the transaction. This can happen for various reasons, often related to configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Account Determination Configuration: The account determination settings for the specific transaction type or posting area may not be configured correctly.
  Incorrect Posting Keys: The posting keys used in the transaction may not be set up to allow the necessary account determination.
  Account Group Issues: The account group assigned to the account may not be compatible with the transaction type.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like G/L accounts, cost centers, etc.) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Transaction Type Not Defined: The transaction type being used may not have a corresponding account determination defined in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Account Determination.
  Ensure that the account determination for the relevant transaction type is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Keys:
  
  Check the posting keys used in the transaction. Ensure they are configured to allow the necessary account determination.
  You can find posting key settings in the configuration under Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Document Entry > Define Posting Keys.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data (G/L accounts, cost centers, etc.) is created and correctly configured.
  Check if the G/L accounts are assigned to the correct account groups.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Verify that the transaction type being used is defined in the system and has the necessary account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to account determination for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  OBYC (to check automatic account determination settings)
  FS00 (to check G/L account master data)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to account determination and financial postings for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FB766 error message in SAP.