How To Fix KM278 - No master record could be found for account &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 278

• Message text: No master record could be found for account &

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a master record for account &V1& in company
code &V2& (chart of accounts &V3&).

System Response

The account was not transferred to Profit Center Accounting.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM278 - No master record could be found for account & ?

  The SAP error message KM278 ("No master record could be found for account &") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a master record for a specified account in the context of a transaction. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), when trying to post a transaction that requires a master record (like a vendor, customer, or cost center).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Record: The most common cause is that the master record for the specified account does not exist in the system. This could be due to data entry errors or the record not being created.
  Incorrect Account Number: The account number provided in the transaction might be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Deletion: The master record may have been deleted or marked for deletion.
  Company Code Issues: The master record may exist, but it is not assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the master record.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Record: Verify if the master record for the account exists. You can do this by using transaction codes like FS00 (for G/L accounts), FK03 (for vendor accounts), or FD03 (for customer accounts).
  Create or Update Master Record: If the master record does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction code. If it exists but is not correctly set up, update it to ensure it is valid for the company code and other relevant parameters.
  Verify Account Number: Double-check the account number you are using in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  Check Company Code Assignment: Ensure that the master record is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the master record details.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the master record. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing master records:
  
  FS00: Create/Change Display G/L Account
  FK01: Create Vendor
  FK02: Change Vendor
  FD01: Create Customer
  FD02: Change Customer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for master records.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's support portal for further assistance.