How To Fix FKK_EBS170 - Problem occured in acct determination (Func. mod. FKK_ACCOUNT_DETERMINE)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_EBS - Interface between FI-CA and External Billing System

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Problem occured in acct determination (Func. mod. FKK_ACCOUNT_DETERMINE)

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKK_EBS170 - Problem occured in acct determination (Func. mod. FKK_ACCOUNT_DETERMINE) ?

  The SAP error message FKK_EBS170 indicates that there is a problem with account determination in the context of the contract accounts receivable and payable (FI-CA) module. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the appropriate G/L account for a transaction during the processing of electronic bank statements (EBS).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account determination configuration for the specific transaction type or business transaction may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the customer or vendor may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues in account determination.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being processed may not have a corresponding account determination entry.
  Missing or Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the transaction may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the account determination logic, they may be causing the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for account determination in the FI-CA module. Ensure that the necessary settings for the relevant transaction types are correctly defined.
  Use transaction code OBYC to check the account determination settings for the relevant transaction types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the customer or vendor involved in the transaction. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Check if the account assignment for the customer/vendor is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Analyze Transaction Types:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being processed has a valid account determination entry. You can check this in the configuration settings for the specific transaction type.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the function module FKK_ACCOUNT_DETERMINE to identify where the error is occurring. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYC: Configuration for automatic account determination.
  FBL1N/FBL5N: To check vendor/customer line items.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on account determination in FI-CA.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FKK_EBS170 error message.