How To Fix FINS_REV_REC_CUST004 - &1 is no primary cost/revenue account

FINS_REV_REC_CUST004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REV_REC_CUST - Event-Based Rev. Rec.: Customizing

• Message number: 004

• Message text: &1 is no primary cost/revenue account

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FINS_REV_REC_CUST004 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_REV_REC_CUST004 indicates that there is no primary cost or revenue account assigned for the specified account in the context of revenue recognition or related financial processes. This error typically arises in the context of revenue recognition in SAP, particularly when dealing with contracts, billing, or financial postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Assignment: The account specified in the transaction does not have a primary cost or revenue account assigned in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the revenue recognition process may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the necessary account.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant account (e.g., customer, vendor, or general ledger account) may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYC to check the account determination settings.
  Ensure that the relevant account has a primary cost/revenue account assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the