How To Fix KD610 - No alternative account determined for account &1 and acc. principle &2


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KD - CO Settlement

  • Message number: 610

  • Message text: No alternative account determined for account &1 and acc. principle &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    An alternative account cannot be determined according to accounting
    principle for account &V1& and accounting principle &V2&. No alternative
    account is determined for the following company code/account/cost
    element/accounting principle/posting date parameters: &V3&.

    System Response

    The business process is terminated if an alternative account is
    required.

    How to fix this error?

    Check the account determination according to accounting principle for
    the parameters specified. See Customizing for <LS>Parallel Accounting
    with Accounts (Accounts Approach)</> under <DS:SIMG.V_FCML_ACCMAP_AP>
    Determine Accounts Depending on Accounting Principle</> and
    <DS:SIMG.BADI_FCML_ACCOUNT_MODIFICATION>BAdI: Exchange of Accounts
    According to Accounting Principle</>.

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD610 - No alternative account determined for account &1 and acc. principle &2 ?

    The SAP error message KD610 ("No alternative account determined for account &1 and acc. principle &2") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when the system is unable to find an alternative account for a specified account and account assignment principle. This can happen during various processes, such as when posting costs or during the execution of certain reports.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the alternative account has not been defined in the system for the specified account and account assignment principle.
    2. Incorrect Account Assignment: The account being used may not be correctly assigned to the relevant cost element or may not have the necessary alternative account settings.
    3. Account Assignment Principle Issues: The account assignment principle being used may not be correctly configured or may not match the expected values in the system.
    4. Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for the cost elements or accounts involved.

    Solution:

    1. Check Configuration:

      • Go to the configuration settings for the controlling area and check the settings for alternative accounts. Ensure that the alternative account is defined for the specified account and account assignment principle.
      • Use transaction code OKB9 to check the alternative account settings for cost elements.
    2. Define Alternative Accounts:

      • If the alternative account is missing, you can define it in the system. This can be done in the same configuration area where you checked the settings.
      • Ensure that the alternative account is correctly linked to the primary account and that it is valid for the relevant account assignment principle.
    3. Review Account Assignment Principles:

      • Check the account assignment principles being used in your transactions. Make sure they are correctly set up and that they correspond to the accounts you are working with.
    4. Check Master Data:

      • Review the master data for the cost elements involved. Ensure that they are correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies.
    5. Testing:

      • After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation may be required.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • OKB9: Define alternative accounts for cost elements.
      • KS01: Create cost element.
      • KS02: Change cost element.
      • KS03: Display cost element.
    • Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring alternative accounts and account assignment principles.

    • Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.

    By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KD610 error and ensure that your SAP system can correctly determine the alternative accounts as needed.

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