How To Fix G4474 - Mapping RI & for RI & is incorrectly maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 474

• Message text: Mapping RI & for RI & is incorrectly maintained.

What causes this issue?

The project and equity group suspense program tries to (un)suspense an
entry with recovery indicator &V2&. The mapping recovery indicator for
&V2& is the recovery indicator &V1&.
Then, &V1& must also be mapped to &V2&. This is not the case.

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?

<DS:TRAN.GJ21>Complete</> the configuration of the recovery indicators.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4474 - Mapping RI & for RI & is incorrectly maintained. ?

  The SAP error message G4474, which states "Mapping RI & for RI & is incorrectly maintained," typically relates to issues with the configuration of the reconciliation accounts in the SAP system. This error often arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with the integration of different modules such as Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP).
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping: The error usually indicates that the mapping of reconciliation accounts (RI) is not set up correctly. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect entries in the configuration settings for reconciliation accounts.
  The reconciliation account being assigned to a different account type than expected.
  Inconsistencies in the configuration between different company codes or ledgers.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the accounts involved, such as customer or vendor master records.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not align with the requirements of the business processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  Ensure that the reconciliation accounts are correctly mapped to the appropriate account types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer and vendor master records to ensure that the reconciliation accounts are correctly assigned.
  Use Transaction Codes such as FD03 (Display Customer) and FK03 (Display Vendor) to review the settings.
  
  
  
  Correct Mapping:
  
  If you identify any discrepancies in the mapping, correct them in the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the reconciliation accounts are properly assigned to the relevant account groups.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes for specific guidance related to your version of SAP, as there may be version-specific considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB40 (for maintaining reconciliation accounts) and OBXR (for account determination).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting.