How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG018 - Account determination configuration for &1 in &2 missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG - Central Finance: Configuration

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Account determination configuration for &1 in &2 missing

What causes this issue?

You have not configured account determination for transaction key
<(>&<)>1 in company code <(>&<)>2.

System Response

The system cannot create additional line items for rounding differences
that result from decimal settings that have been defined differently in
the source and target systems.

How to fix this error?

Configure account determination in Customizing for Central Finance under
<ZK>General Settings -> Define Accounts for Rounding Differences from
Differing Decimal Settings </>(transaction <ZH>FINS_CFIN_DECACCDET</>).

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_CFIN_AC_CFG018 - Account determination configuration for &1 in &2 missing ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_CFG018 indicates that there is a missing account determination configuration for a specific account in a specific area (usually related to the Central Finance module). This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for mapping accounts from the source system to the target system in Central Finance.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the account determination configuration for the specified account (represented by &1) in the specified area (represented by &2) has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be incorrect or incomplete mapping between the source and target systems, leading to the inability to determine the correct accounts.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the account determination configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the account for the specified area is correctly configured. This can typically be found in the transaction code OBYC or through the Central Finance configuration settings.
  Verify that the account mapping is complete and that all necessary accounts are defined.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Configuration:
  
  If the configuration is indeed missing, you will need to create it. This involves defining the necessary account mappings for the relevant account types and areas.
  Consult with your finance team to ensure that the correct accounts are being used.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the configuration was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful.
  If there were issues, you may need to re-transport the configuration or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the account determination works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYC (Automatic Account Determination) and CFIN (Central Finance) related transactions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guides on Central Finance configuration for detailed steps on setting up account determination.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on account determination in Central Finance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.