How To Fix M8144 - Control account in supplier master record &: company code & missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Control account in supplier master record &: company code & missing

What causes this issue?

Supplier master record &V1& has no (valid) control account to which
business can be posted.

System Response

A posting is only possible with a control account.

How to fix this error?

Supplier master record &V1& must be maintained in company code &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8144 - Control account in supplier master record &: company code & missing ?

  The SAP error message M8144 indicates that there is a missing control account in the supplier master record for a specific company code. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction related to a supplier, but the system cannot find the necessary control account to process the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Control Account: The control account (usually an accounts payable account) is not defined in the supplier master record for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the supplier master data may not have been set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during the creation or maintenance of the supplier master record.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8144 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Supplier Master Record:
  
  Go to the supplier master record using transaction code XK03 (Display Vendor) or MK03 (Display Vendor (Purchasing)).
  Enter the vendor number and company code, and check the "Control Data" tab to see if the control account is specified.
  
  
  
  Maintain Control Account:
  
  If the control account is missing, you can maintain it using transaction code XK02 (Change Vendor) or MK02 (Change Vendor (Purchasing)).
  Navigate to the "Control Data" tab and enter the appropriate control account for the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the accounts payable is correctly set up in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  You may need to consult with your SAP FI consultant to verify that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Make sure that the company code is properly configured to use the correct accounts for suppliers.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  MK03: Display Vendor (Purchasing)
  MK02: Change Vendor (Purchasing)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or additional guidance provided by SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on vendor master data and control accounts in the context of accounts payable.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8144 error and ensure that the supplier master record is correctly configured for transactions.