How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING071 - Account assignment &1 &2 doesn't belong to business area &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING - Messages for Package FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Account assignment &1 &2 doesn't belong to business area &4.

What causes this issue?

It looks like you entered account assignment &V1&/&V2& and business area
&V4& in one plan data record. However, this account assignment is not
valid for that business area.

System Response

The plan data is not saved.

How to fix this error?

To make the plan data record valid, you have the following options:
Instead of business area &V4&, enter the business area &V3& that is the
business area of account assignment &V1&/&V2&.
Instead of account assignment &V1&/&V2&, enter an account assignment
that is valid for business area &V4&.
Assign the account assignment &V1&/&V2& to business area &V4&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING071 - Account assignment &1 &2 doesn't belong to business area &4. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING071 indicates that there is a mismatch between the account assignment and the business area in a planning document. Specifically, it means that the account assignment (which could be a cost center, internal order, etc.) does not belong to the specified business area.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment specified in the planning document does not match the business area defined in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The business area may not be properly assigned to the account assignment in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the planning document that leads to this mismatch.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the account assignment may not be correctly set up to reflect the appropriate business area.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Account Assignment: Check the account assignment (e.g., cost center, internal order) in the planning document to ensure it is correct and belongs to the specified business area.
  Check Business Area Configuration: Ensure that the business area is correctly configured in the system and that the account assignment is linked to the correct business area.
  Review Master Data: Look into the master data for the account assignment to confirm that it is assigned to the correct business area.
  Correct Data Entry: If there are any typos or incorrect entries in the planning document, correct them and try to save the document again.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to business areas and account assignments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or CJI3 (Project Actual Cost Line Items) to review and correct planning documents.
  Business Area Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SPRO under Financial Accounting (FI) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Business Area > Define Business Areas.
  Master Data Maintenance: Use transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KO01 (Create Internal Order) to maintain and verify the master data for account assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.