How To Fix FQ853 - &1 &2: Collective expenditure account assignment not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 853

• Message text: &1 &2: Collective expenditure account assignment not possible

What causes this issue?

You cannot post a request to this FM account assignment since it
belongs to a collective budget administration and this is not a
collective budget administration FM account assignment.

System Response

The line item is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Check the commitment item entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ853 - &1 &2: Collective expenditure account assignment not possible ?

  The SAP error message FQ853 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a collective expenditure account in the context of financial transactions. This error typically arises when trying to post a transaction that involves collective expenditure accounts, but the system cannot determine a valid account assignment.
  Causes of Error FQ853
  
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the collective expenditure is not set up correctly in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect configuration in the account assignment settings.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (such as cost centers, internal orders, or projects) may not be maintained or may be incorrect.
  
  
  Account Type Restrictions: The account type being used may not be allowed for collective expenditure postings. For example, certain accounts may be restricted from being used in specific types of transactions.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the financial accounting module, particularly in the settings related to collective expenditure.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used for the transaction may not support collective expenditure postings.
  
  
  Solutions to Error FQ853
  
  
  Check Account Assignment: Review the account assignment details in the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that the correct accounts are being used and that they are set up for collective expenditure.
  
  
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (cost centers, internal orders, etc.) is correctly maintained and active in the system.
  
  
  Review Account Configuration: Check the configuration of the accounts involved in the transaction. Make sure that the accounts are allowed for collective expenditure postings.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: Verify the settings for the document type being used. Ensure that it is configured to allow collective expenditure postings.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types) or OKB9 (for cost center settings) to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction involving collective expenditure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FQ853 error in SAP.