How To Fix FINS_REV_REC018 - Assignment rule &1 for chart of accounts &2 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REV_REC - Event Based revenue recognition

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Assignment rule &1 for chart of accounts &2 is not maintained

What causes this issue?

The quoted source assignment and posting rule is not maintained for the
quoted chart of accounts.

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?

You may check whether the correct results analysis key is assigned to
the object for which event based revenue recognition is processed or you
contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system administrator may check and correct the customizing of event
based revenue recognition for the quoted parameter set.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_REV_REC018 - Assignment rule &1 for chart of accounts &2 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message FINS_REV_REC018 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment rule for revenue recognition in the specified chart of accounts. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a defined assignment rule for the specified chart of accounts in the context of revenue recognition.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment Rule: The primary cause of this error is that the assignment rule for the specified chart of accounts has not been maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the assignment rules for revenue recognition have not been properly set up or activated.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts being referenced may not be the correct one for the transaction being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignment Rules:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for revenue recognition in SAP.
  Navigate to the path: Financial Accounting (New) > Revenue Recognition > Define Assignment Rules.
  Verify if the assignment rule for the specified chart of accounts is maintained. If not, you will need to create or update the assignment rule.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Assignment Rule:
  
  If the assignment rule is missing, create a new assignment rule for the chart of accounts in question.
  Ensure that the rule is correctly defined according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Double-check that the chart of accounts being used in the transaction is correct and corresponds to the assignment rules you have set up.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for chart of accounts) or SPRO (to access the configuration menu) to navigate to the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FINS_REV_REC018 error and ensure that your revenue recognition processes function correctly.