How To Fix FO234 - The expenditure acct asst is subject to cover in a cover relationship

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FO - Cross-ISPS Functions

• Message number: 234

• Message text: The expenditure acct asst is subject to cover in a cover relationship

What causes this issue?

An expenditure account assignment cannot be allowed as receiver of
multiple revenues if it is already eligible for cover in another
cover relationship.

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?

Choose another expenditure account assignment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FO234 - The expenditure acct asst is subject to cover in a cover relationship ?

  The SAP error message FO234 indicates that there is an issue with the expenditure account assignment in a cover relationship. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to post a transaction that involves an asset and its related expenditure accounts.
  Cause:
  The error message FO234 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Cover Relationship Configuration: The expenditure account is not properly configured in the cover relationship settings. This means that the system does not recognize the account as being eligible for cover.
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: The account assignment for the expenditure account may not be set up correctly in the asset master data or in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: There may be missing or incorrect settings in the configuration of the asset accounting module, particularly related to the cover relationships.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FO234 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cover Relationship Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for cover relationships and ensure that the expenditure account is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate asset classes.
  
  
  
  Review Asset Master Data:
  
  Check the asset master data for the asset in question (Transaction code: AS03).
  Ensure that the expenditure account assignment is correct and that it aligns with the cover relationship settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Account Assignment:
  
  If necessary, adjust the account assignment for the expenditure account in the asset master data or in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Asset Accounting and cover relationships for any additional guidance or specific configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), AS03 (Display Asset), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error FO234 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in Asset Accounting for further assistance.