How To Fix FF709 - Error in account determination: table & key & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Error in account determination: table & key & & &

What causes this issue?

In the chart of accounts to be posted to, no accounts are defined for
the tax code you used.

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1
Define the accounts to which a tax posting is to be made with the tax
code entered in Customizing for taxes on sales/purchases.
INCLUDE FI_NA_F5

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF709 - Error in account determination: table & key & & & ?

  The SAP error message FF709, which states "Error in account determination: table & key & & &," typically occurs during the processing of financial transactions, particularly in the context of payment processing or when posting to accounts. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate account for a specific transaction due to missing or incorrect configuration in the account determination tables.
  Causes of FF709 Error
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The account determination settings for the specific transaction type or scenario may not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment keys or the relevant configuration for the specific transaction may not be set up properly.
  
  
  Table Entries: The required entries in the relevant account determination tables (such as T030, T030K, T030L, etc.) may be missing or incorrect.
  
  
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not have a corresponding account determination entry.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required account determination settings.
  
  
  Solutions to FF709 Error
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYC (for automatic account determination) and verify the settings for the relevant transaction type (e.g., bank transactions, payment processing).
  Ensure that the necessary accounts are assigned correctly for the relevant transaction types.
  
  
  
  Review the Relevant Tables:
  
  Check the relevant account determination tables (like T030, T030K, T030L) to ensure that the necessary entries exist and are correct.
  You can use transaction codes like SE11 to view the table entries.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Verification:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using is correctly configured in the system and has the necessary account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  If you identify that certain entries are missing, you may need to create or update them based on your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction and access the account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on account determination for the transaction type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYC: Automatic account determination configuration.
  SE11: Data dictionary to view table structures and entries.
  FB50: General ledger posting to test the account determination.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the FF709 error.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI (Financial Accounting) expert.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FF709 error in your SAP system.