How To Fix FGL_PRE_CHECK035 - Acc. det. for transfer of CO post. into FI (transaction OK17) obsolete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FGL_PRE_CHECK - Pre Transition Check FI-GL

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Acc. det. for transfer of CO post. into FI (transaction OK17) obsolete

What causes this issue?

The account determination for transfer of CO postings into FI
(transaction OK17) is not called anymore.

System Response

In S/4HANA Accounting and Controlling are based on the same table ACDOCA
(instead of separate tables like COEP and FAGLFLEXA/BSEG). It is
therefore not possible to change the G/L accounts in FI only: The
accounts in Controlling and Accounting documents are per definition
identical.
The possibility to use the account determination for changing the G/L
accounts for a CO posting is obsolete. The account determination is not
called anymore.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction OK17 to delete the account determination entries for
transaction key 'CO1' with values for debit and credit account.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FGL_PRE_CHECK035 - Acc. det. for transfer of CO post. into FI (transaction OK17) obsolete ?

  The SAP error message FGL_PRE_CHECK035 indicates that the account determination for the transfer of Controlling (CO) postings into Financial Accounting (FI) is obsolete. This typically occurs when there are inconsistencies or outdated configurations in the account determination settings.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Configuration: The account determination settings for transferring CO postings to FI may not be properly maintained or have become obsolete due to changes in the system or updates.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: The necessary settings for the account determination in the configuration may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Transaction Code Usage: The transaction code (OK17) used for the account determination may not be correctly set up or may not align with the current configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OK17 to review the account determination settings for CO to FI transfer.
  Ensure that the necessary accounts are defined and that they are not marked as obsolete.
  
  
  
  Update Settings:
  
  If you find that the settings are outdated or missing, update them accordingly. Make sure to define the correct accounts for the relevant CO objects (e.g., cost centers, internal orders).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to account determination for CO to FI transfers to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on configuration changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking and updating the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with related transaction codes such as OKB9 (for account assignment) and OKB2 (for account determination).
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on CO and FI integration.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FGL_PRE_CHECK035 error and ensure proper account determination for CO postings into FI.