How To Fix FC356 - No settings for accounting principle &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 356

• Message text: No settings for accounting principle &1

What causes this issue?

No settings have been defined in Customizing for the accounting
principle &V1&.

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?

Check the Customizing settings in the view V_TACC_TRGT_LDGR:
<DS:TRAN.SM30>Proceed</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC356 - No settings for accounting principle &1 ?

  The SAP error message FC356 "No settings for accounting principle &1" typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to the accounting principles in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary settings for the specified accounting principle, which is usually indicated by the placeholder "&1".
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The accounting principle specified in the error message has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Accounting Principle: The accounting principle being referenced may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the necessary settings for the accounting principle may not have been transferred correctly.
  Client-Specific Settings: The settings for the accounting principle may be client-specific and not available in the current client.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Accounting Principles.
  Ensure that the accounting principle specified in the error message is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Define Accounting Principles:
  
  If the accounting principle does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is assigned to the correct accounting principle. This can be checked in the company code settings under Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define Company Code.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific accounting principle and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (to define accounting principles) and OBY1 (to assign accounting principles to company codes) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the accounting principle settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FC356 error and ensure that the accounting principles are correctly configured in your SAP system.