How To Fix M7480 - Cannot determine chart of accounts; enter company code or plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 480

• Message text: Cannot determine chart of accounts; enter company code or plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7480 - Cannot determine chart of accounts; enter company code or plant ?

  The SAP error message M7480, "Cannot determine chart of accounts; enter company code or plant," typically occurs when the system is unable to identify the chart of accounts associated with a specific company code or plant during a transaction. This can happen in various modules, particularly in Materials Management (MM) or Financial Accounting (FI).
  Causes:
  
  Missing Company Code or Plant: The transaction you are trying to execute does not have a company code or plant specified, which is necessary for the system to determine the relevant chart of accounts.
  Configuration Issues: The chart of accounts may not be properly configured in the system for the specified company code or plant.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master records for the company code or plant.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the company code or plant data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Enter Company Code or Plant: Ensure that you have entered the company code or plant in the relevant fields of the transaction. This is often the simplest solution.
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Edit Chart of Accounts.
  Verify that the chart of accounts is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the company code and plant to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Use transaction codes like OX02 (for company codes) and OX10 (for plants) to review their configurations.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the company code or plant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX02 (Company Code), OX10 (Plant), and SPRO (Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7480 error and ensure that the chart of accounts can be determined correctly in your SAP system.