How To Fix KE0C036 - No account determination tables have been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE0C - CO-PA: Customizing checks

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No account determination tables have been maintained

What causes this issue?

No accounts could be determined for the value flow "Transfer of billing
documents/incoming sales orders" because the necessary account
determination tables have not been maintained.

How to fix this error?

In order for the system to determine the relevant accounts, you need to
maintain the account determination tables by choosing "Settings ->
Value field analysis -> Maintain account determination" before carrying
out the analysis.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C036 - No account determination tables have been maintained ?

  The SAP error message KE0C036, which states "No account determination tables have been maintained," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to execute a transaction that requires account determination for cost elements, such as when posting costs to internal orders or cost centers.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of account determination settings in the system. This means that the system does not know which general ledger accounts to use for posting costs related to specific cost elements or internal orders. This can happen if:
  
  The account determination tables for the relevant controlling area have not been set up.
  The configuration for the cost element or internal order is incomplete or incorrect.
  The necessary settings for the specific transaction type have not been maintained.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE0C036 error, you need to maintain the account determination tables. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Cost Element Accounting -> Account Determination -> Maintain Account Determination.
  
  
  
  Maintain Account Determination:
  
  In the account determination settings, ensure that you have defined the necessary account assignments for the relevant cost elements and internal orders.
  You may need to create or modify entries in the account determination tables to link cost elements to the appropriate general ledger accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the cost elements you are using are properly configured. You can check this in the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Cost Element Accounting -> Master Data -> Create/Change Cost Element.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct accounts to use, consult your financial accounting team or refer to your organization's documentation regarding account determination.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like OKB9 (for maintaining account determination) and KA01 (for creating cost elements) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are making changes in a development environment, remember to transport the changes to the production environment using transport requests.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Always perform thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to production.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE0C036 error and ensure that your account determination settings are correctly maintained.