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

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