How To Fix FMCA1802 - Specify either short account, clarification account or selection category

FMCA1802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA1 - IS-PS-CA: Messages about Contract A/R & A/P

• Message number: 802

• Message text: Specify either short account, clarification account or selection category

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a short account, clarification account or
selection category for the current sample.

System Response

The program cannot save the entry for this sample.

How to fix this error?

Enter either a short account, clarification account or selection
category.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA1802 - Specify either short account, clarification account or selection category ?

  The SAP error message FMCA1802, which states "Specify either short account, clarification account or selection category," typically occurs in the context of Financial Management (FM) when there is an issue with the configuration of accounts in the system. This error indicates that the system requires additional information to process a financial transaction or report.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The short account, clarification account, or selection category has not been defined in the system for the specific transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment in the transaction does not meet the required criteria, leading to the system not being able to determine how to process the transaction.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the required fields are left blank or incorrectly filled.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCA1802 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
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