How To Fix GLE_ECS_MSG_S010 - One-time account data transfer or alternative payer not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GLE_ECS_MSG_S - Predefined Messages in Error Correction System

• Message number: 010

• Message text: One-time account data transfer or alternative payer not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GLE_ECS_MSG_S010 - One-time account data transfer or alternative payer not defined ?

  The SAP error message GLE_ECS_MSG_S010 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of one-time accounts or alternative payers in the system. This error typically arises when a transaction is attempted that requires a one-time account or an alternative payer, but the necessary data has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing One-Time Account Data: The system is unable to find the required one-time account data for the transaction being processed.
  Alternative Payer Not Defined: The alternative payer that is supposed to be associated with the transaction is not set up in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to financial accounting or customer master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check One-Time Account Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually under Financial Accounting).
  Ensure that the one-time account is properly defined and activated.
  If necessary, create a new one-time account with the required details.
  
  
  
  Define Alternative Payer:
  
  Go to the customer master data and check if the alternative payer is defined.
  If not, create or update the customer master record to include the alternative payer information.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Check the transaction that triggered the error to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the one-time account or alternative payer is correctly referenced in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on setting up one-time accounts and alternative payers.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FD01 (Create Customer) or FD02 (Change Customer) to manage customer data.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for one-time accounts can typically be found under the following path: 
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Customer Accounts > Master Data > Define One-Time Accounts.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to customer master data and financial configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.