How To Fix GI816 - The offsetting accounts could not be uniquely defined

GI816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GI - FI-SL update

• Message number: 816

• Message text: The offsetting accounts could not be uniquely defined

What causes this issue?

In current processing, the currency for data that were archived PRIOR
to Euro conversion must be determined.
No data was found in the control table (EWUORG) for ledger &V2&,
company code &V1& for currency type &V3&.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GI816 - The offsetting accounts could not be uniquely defined ?

  The SAP error message GI816, "The offsetting accounts could not be uniquely defined," typically occurs during the posting of a financial transaction, particularly in the context of General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate offsetting account for the transaction being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The offsetting account may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the account determination settings are incomplete or incorrect.
  Multiple Valid Accounts: There may be multiple valid offsetting accounts for the transaction type, and the system cannot determine which one to use.
  Account Assignment Issues: The account assignment (e.g., cost center, internal order) may not be specified correctly, leading to ambiguity in determining the offsetting account.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the transaction may not have a clear mapping to the offsetting accounts.
  Transaction Type Configuration: The specific transaction type being used may not have been