How To Fix FD170 - Item: & - additional account assignment not maintained for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FD - EDI Messages in FI

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Item: & - additional account assignment not maintained for &

What causes this issue?

No additional account assignments could be determined from the invoice
specifications for the specified item.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

The ID for cost assignment via which the additional account assignments
are determined is not entered in Financial Accounting customizing.
The ID for cost assignment is taken from the intermediate document type
field
- INV_ID01: EDI_Z51-IDLEM or
- INVOIC01: E1EDP02-BELNR (for E1EDP02-QUALF = "021 - ID for cost
assignment")
If the intermediate document type field is not transferred, the access
is carried out with the value "*". If the surcharges/discounts at
header level are to be displayed separately, the access is carried out
with the special value "+" (surcharge) or "-" (discount).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the missing additional account assignment in Financial
Accounting customizing.
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Note:
Determination of additional account assignments via configuration can
be replaced by a so-called customer function. If this is the case in
your system, this error message means that determination via the
customer function was not successful.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FD170 - Item: & - additional account assignment not maintained for & ?

  The SAP error message FD170 typically indicates that there is an issue with account assignment in the context of financial transactions. Specifically, it suggests that an additional account assignment is required for a particular item, but it has not been maintained. This error often arises in the context of financial documents, such as invoices or journal entries, where specific account assignments are necessary for proper accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Assignment: The item in question requires an additional account assignment (such as a cost center, internal order, or project) that has not been provided.
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to require additional account assignments for certain types of transactions, and the necessary settings may not be in place.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may have specific requirements for account assignments that are not being met.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant accounts or cost centers may not be set up correctly, leading to the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Assignment: Review the item in the document and ensure that all required account assignments are filled in. This may include cost centers, internal orders, or other relevant fields.
  Review Document Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the document type being used to ensure that it aligns with the requirements for account assignments. This can be done in the SAP configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Maintain Master Data: Ensure that the master data for the accounts, cost centers, or other relevant entities is correctly set up and active.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the required account assignments, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the necessary configurations and requirements.
  Error Message Details: Pay attention to the details provided in the error message, as it may specify which item is causing the issue and what additional account assignment is needed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FB50 (for general ledger postings), FB60 (for vendor invoices), or FBL1N (for vendor line items) to review and correct the entries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on account assignments and financial document processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FD170 error message in SAP.