How To Fix M8064 - Maintain accounting data for supplier &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Maintain accounting data for supplier &

What causes this issue?

The accounting data for the supplier has not been maintained in the
company code.

How to fix this error?

If you are authorized to maintain accounting data and work in more than
one session, you can create a new session via the menu <LS>System</> -->
<LS>Create session</>. In this session you can, via the menu
<LS>Accounting</> --> <LS>Financial Accounting</> --> <LS>Accounts
Payable</> --> <LS>Master Data</>, maintain the accounting data for the
supplier in the relevant company code. After you have saved your input,
return to the first session. After you press ENTER the system will now
find the accounting data. You move to the next screen and continue
processing.
If you have no authorization to maintain accounting data, please contact
the Financial Accounting department.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8064 - Maintain accounting data for supplier & ?

  The SAP error message M8064, which states "Maintain accounting data for supplier &," typically occurs when there is missing or incomplete accounting information for a supplier in the system. This error can arise during various processes, such as creating a purchase order, posting an invoice, or processing payments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Accounting Data: The supplier master record does not have the necessary accounting information filled out, such as payment terms, reconciliation account, or other financial details.
  Incomplete Vendor Setup: The vendor may not be fully set up in the system, particularly in the accounting view.
  Incorrect Vendor Account Group: The vendor account group may not be configured correctly to allow for the necessary accounting data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some accounting data may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Supplier Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor in Purchasing).
  Enter the vendor number and select the appropriate company code and purchasing organization.
  Ensure that all required fields in the accounting view are filled out, including:
  
  Reconciliation account
  Payment terms
  Bank details (if applicable)
  Tax information
  
  
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor Account Group:
  
  Verify that the vendor account group is set up correctly to include the necessary fields for accounting data.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Financial Accounting > Define Account Groups for Vendors.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the vendor data was migrated, ensure that all necessary accounting fields were included in the migration process.
  You may need to run a data validation check to identify any missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for any specific requirements related to vendor accounting data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK02: Change Vendor
  MK02: Change Vendor in Purchasing
  XK03: Display Vendor
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to maintain vendor master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8064 error and ensure that the supplier's accounting data is correctly maintained in the SAP system.