How To Fix KM235 - No account could be found for material &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 235

• Message text: No account could be found for material &.

What causes this issue?

The system could not find an asset account for the material &V1& in
valuation area &V2&.

System Response

You cannot post the record.

How to fix this error?

Check the account assignment for the activity key 'BSX' and
valuation class &V3& in Customizing for
Materials Management.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM235 - No account could be found for material &. ?

  The SAP error message KM235 ("No account could be found for material &.") typically occurs in the context of material management and accounting when the system is unable to find a valid account assignment for a specific material. This can happen during various transactions, such as goods movements, inventory postings, or when trying to create a purchase order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Account Assignment: The material may not have been assigned to a valid G/L account in the material master record.
  Incorrect Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be linked to a valid account in the chart of accounts.
  Account Determination Configuration: The configuration for account determination in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find the appropriate accounts.
  Material Type Issues: The material type may not be configured to allow for the necessary account assignments.
  Inactive or Incorrectly Configured G/L Accounts: The G/L accounts that should be used for the material may be inactive or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the accounting view. Ensure that the valuation class is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Class:
  
  Check the valuation class assigned to the material and ensure it is linked to the correct G/L accounts in the account determination configuration (transaction code OBYC).
  
  
  
  Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Review the account determination settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) under:
  
  Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Account Determination > Configure Automatic Postings.
  
  
  Ensure that the necessary settings for the valuation class and transaction types are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type is configured to allow for the necessary account assignments. This can be checked in the configuration settings for material types.
  
  
  
  Verify G/L Accounts:
  
  Check if the G/L accounts that should be used for the material are active and correctly configured. You can do this using transaction code FS00.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct account assignments or configurations, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that the correct accounts are being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OBYC: Configure Automatic Postings
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on material master data and account determination.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KM235 error in SAP.