How To Fix H1490 - Define account assignment characteristics

H1490 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 490

• Message text: Define account assignment characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1490 - Define account assignment characteristics ?

  The SAP error message H1490, "Define account assignment characteristics," typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to account assignment in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other account assignment objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account assignment characteristics for a specific transaction or object have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for account assignment characteristics may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not have the necessary account assignment characteristics defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the H1490 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for account assignment characteristics. This could be under:
  Controlling (CO) -> Cost Center Accounting