How To Fix IF117 - Account determination error for object &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IF - Messages re interest accounting in PS/CO/IM

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Account determination error for object &1

What causes this issue?

Account determination for object &V1& failed.
This could be for one of the following reasons:
Chart of accounts or application not copied.
Chart of accounts or application do not exist.
Account symbol cannot be replaced.
Application rules not defined (T033C).
Posting profile not found (T033F).

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 IF117 - Account determination error for object &1 ?

  The SAP error message IF117, which states "Account determination error for object &1," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when the system is unable to determine the appropriate account for a specific transaction or object. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or Materials Management (MM).
  Causes of IF117 Error
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary account determination configuration is missing or incomplete. This could involve missing entries in the relevant configuration tables.
  
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the transaction may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the appropriate account.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect data in the relevant master records (e.g., vendor, customer, material).
  
  
  Transaction Type Not Defined: The transaction type being processed may not have a corresponding account determination defined in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the account determination settings.
  
  
  Solutions to IF117 Error
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., SPRO) and ensure that the account determination for the specific object (e.g., sales, purchases) is correctly configured.
  For example, in the case of MM, check the account determination for inventory postings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data related to the transaction is complete and correct. This includes checking vendor, customer, and material master records.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being used has the necessary account determination settings in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the configuration or master data, ensure that all relevant updates have been applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction and access the account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the account determination process for the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for account determination in MM) or OBA7 (for account determination in FI) to check and modify account determination settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on resolving this error.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using the debugging tools in SAP to trace the account determination process and identify where it fails.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IF117 error in your SAP system.