How To Fix FTVV_MESSAGES886 - Debit/credit indicator not maintained in table TZBOK

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTVV_MESSAGES - Reporting Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 886

• Message text: Debit/credit indicator not maintained in table TZBOK

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES886 - Debit/credit indicator not maintained in table TZBOK ?

  The SAP error message FTVV_MESSAGES886 indicates that there is an issue with the debit/credit indicator not being maintained in the table TZBOK. This table is used in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the configuration of the financial accounting module.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The debit/credit indicator for a specific account or transaction type has not been defined in the TZBOK table.
  There may be a missing configuration in the financial accounting settings, particularly related to the posting rules for the specific transaction.
  The account or transaction type being used does not have the necessary settings to determine whether it should be treated as a debit or a credit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB37 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Records > G/L Account > Preparation > Define Account Groups).
  Verify that the debit/credit indicators are properly set up for the relevant account or transaction type.
  
  
  
  Maintain the TZBOK Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to access the Data Dictionary.
  Enter the table name TZBOK and check if the necessary entries exist.
  If entries are missing, you may need to add them. Ensure that the debit/credit indicators are correctly assigned based on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Account Settings:
  
  Check the specific G/L account settings in transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record).
  Ensure that the account is correctly configured with the appropriate debit/credit indicators.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial accounting configuration to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB37: Configuration for posting rules.
  SE11: Data Dictionary for table maintenance.
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP financial consultant for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the debit/credit indicators are properly maintained in the TZBOK table and that all related configurations are correct, you should be able to resolve the error message FTVV_MESSAGES886.