How To Fix FDM_AR253 - Unable to determine alternative reconciliation account


FDM_AR253 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 253

  • Message text: Unable to determine alternative reconciliation account

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  • What causes this issue?

    No alternative reconciliation account was determined for reconciliation
    account &V3& for special G/L indicator &V1& in chart of accounts &V2&.

    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 your Customizing settings:
    In <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOBXY>Define Alternative Reconciliation
    Account for Customers</>, an alternative reconciliation account must be
    defined for the special G/L indicator &V1& in the charts of accounts
    &V2&.
    The alternative reconciliation account defined in step 1 must be defined
    as alternative reconciliation account in <DS:SIMG.CFORFBTHKON>Define
    Alternative Reconciliation Accounts</>.

    Procedure for System Administrators


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_AR253 - Unable to determine alternative reconciliation account ?
    The SAP error message FDM_AR253, "Unable to determine alternative reconciliation account," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts receivable and reconciliation accounts in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable alternative reconciliation account for a specific transaction or customer.
    Causes:
    
    Missing Configuration: The reconciliation account for the customer may not be properly configured in the system.
    Incorrect Master Data: The customer master data may not have the correct settings for reconciliation accounts.
    Account Assignment Issues: The account assignment for the transaction may not be correctly set up, leading to the inability to find an alternative reconciliation account.
    Missing Alternative Accounts: If alternative reconciliation accounts are defined but not properly linked to the customer or transaction type, this error can occur.
    Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not have a corresponding alternative reconciliation account defined.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Customer Master Data:
    
    Go to the customer master

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