How To Fix FDM_AR157 - No offsetting account determined for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_AR - Dispute Management (Process Integration)

• Message number: 157

• Message text: No offsetting account determined for company code &1

What causes this issue?

To clear the documents assigned to the dispute case automatically, the
system needs an account for the offsetting item. However, the system
cannot find an offsetting account for the current dispute case.

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

System Response

The system cannot close the dispute case automatically.

How to fix this error?

For company code &V1& (if necessary, also for case type &V2& and reason
&V3&), maintain the G/L account to be posted to for automatic clearing.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_AR157 - No offsetting account determined for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDM_AR157, which states "No offsetting account determined for company code &1," typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with accounts receivable (AR) transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable offsetting account for the specified company code during the posting process.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for the offsetting account is missing in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect settings in the chart of accounts.
  Missing account determination settings for the specific transaction type.
  Incorrectly defined account assignments in the financial document.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment in the transaction may not correspond to any valid account in the system.
  
  
  Company Code Settings: The company code may not have been properly set up with the necessary accounts for the transactions being processed.
  
  
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not have a defined offsetting account in the configuration.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and verify the account determination settings for the relevant transaction type.
  Ensure that the offsetting accounts are correctly defined for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Review Account Assignments:
  
  Check the document that is causing the error to ensure that all account assignments are correct and correspond to valid accounts in the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Company Code Setup:
  
  Verify that the company code is properly configured with all necessary accounts. This includes checking the settings for the chart of accounts and ensuring that all required accounts are available.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Validation:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being used has a valid offsetting account defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBYC (for account determination) or OBA7 (for document types) to check and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP FI consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.