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

KM278 - Overview

• 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.

KM278 - Details

• 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: