How To Fix KT904 - Actual postings - Maintain automatic acct. assignment in CO customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 904

• Message text: Actual postings - Maintain automatic acct. assignment in CO customizing

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

The controlling department must check the automatic account assignment
in <ZH>Customizing -> Actual postings</>. For more information on the
changed data, see the SAP release note "Automatic Account Assignment
Now With Profit Centers and per Valuation Area".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT904 - Actual postings - Maintain automatic acct. assignment in CO customizing ?

  The SAP error message KT904 ("Actual postings - Maintain automatic account assignment in CO customizing") typically occurs when there is a missing configuration in the Controlling (CO) module related to automatic account assignment for actual postings. This error indicates that the system cannot determine the appropriate account for posting costs because the necessary settings have not been defined.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The automatic account assignment for cost elements has not been maintained in the CO customizing settings.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings that have been defined may not be appropriate for the type of cost element or the posting being made.
  Cost Element Type: The cost element being used may not be set up correctly in the system, or it may not be linked to the appropriate accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KT904 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access CO Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Cost Element Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Elements -> Maintain Automatic Account Assignment
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Automatic Account Assignment:
  
  In the automatic account assignment settings, ensure that you have defined the necessary account assignments for the relevant cost elements. This includes specifying the appropriate G/L accounts for different types of postings (e.g., primary cost elements, secondary cost elements).
  
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Verify that the cost elements you are using are correctly configured. You can check this by navigating to:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Cost Element Accounting -> Master Data -> Cost Elements -> Create/Change Cost Element
  
  Ensure that the cost element type is appropriate and that it is linked to the correct accounts.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on the correct configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKB9 (for maintaining automatic account assignment) and KA01 (for creating cost elements) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  Cost Element Types: Understand the different types of cost elements (primary and secondary) and their implications on account assignments.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the CO customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KT904 error and ensure that your SAP system can correctly handle actual postings in the Controlling module.