How To Fix GJ891 - Cutback Can not Post to Intercomp. Acct. & (Tax Account).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Cutback Can not Post to Intercomp. Acct. & (Tax Account).

What causes this issue?

Cutback tries to do a intercompany posting in company code &V2& to
account &V1& which is a tax account. This is not possible.

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.GJ26>Change</> the intercompany cutback account for
intercompany &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ891 - Cutback Can not Post to Intercomp. Acct. & (Tax Account). ?

  The SAP error message GJ891, which states "Cutback Cannot Post to Intercompany Account & (Tax Account)," typically occurs in the context of intercompany transactions in SAP, particularly when dealing with cutback accounting. This error indicates that there is an issue with posting to the intercompany account or the tax account during a cutback process.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The intercompany accounts or tax accounts may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing account assignments or incorrect settings in the configuration of the cutback process.
  
  
  Account Determination: The system may not be able to determine the correct accounts for the intercompany transaction. This can happen if the necessary account determination settings are not in place.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any new postings to the specified accounts.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incorrect master data for the involved company codes, such as the intercompany partner or tax codes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified accounts.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for intercompany accounting and cutback processes. Ensure that the intercompany accounts and tax accounts are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  Account Determination: Verify the account determination settings to ensure that the system can correctly identify the accounts for the intercompany transactions.
  
  
  Open Posting Period: Check the posting periods in the system to ensure that the relevant periods are open for posting.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data is correctly set up, including company codes, intercompany partners, and tax codes.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check the user’s authorizations to ensure they have the necessary permissions to post to the intercompany and tax accounts.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the cutback process and intercompany accounting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYA (for intercompany accounting configuration) and OB40 (for account determination).
  Testing: If changes are made, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules.