How To Fix M8147 - Account determination for entry & not possible


M8147 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

  • Message number: 147

  • Message text: Account determination for entry & not possible

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  • What causes this issue?

    The system did not find an account for this transaction. This means
    that the account determination for key &V1& is not maintained in MM
    Customizing (Valuation). The key is made up of:
    Chart of account
    Transaction key (= Posting transaction)
    Valuation grouping code
    Account grouping code
    Valuation class

    System Response

    The system cannot update a G/L account for this transaction. You cannot
    post the transaction.

    How to fix this error?

    INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1
    If you have the authorization, check the
    <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMWOMWB>Account determination</> in Customizing
    for Valuation.

    <DS:TRAN.OMWB>Proceed</>
    ENDIF
    Note
    The relevant posting transaction can be found in Table T030A.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8147 - Account determination for entry & not possible ?
    The SAP error message M8147, "Account determination for entry & not possible," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and accounting when the system is unable to determine the appropriate G/L (General Ledger) account for a specific transaction. This can happen during various processes, such as goods movements, inventory postings, or when creating purchase orders.
    Causes:
    
    
    Missing Account Determination Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary account determination settings are not configured in the system for the specific transaction type or material type.
    
    
    Incorrect Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the correct valuation class or other relevant settings that link it to the appropriate G/L accounts.
    
    
    Valuation Class Not Assigned: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be linked to any G/L accounts in the account determination configuration.
    
    
    Account Group Issues: The account group for the material or transaction may not be set up correctly, leading

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