How To Fix M8434 - Maintain the acct key and accruals/provisions in the calculation schema

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 434

• Message text: Maintain the acct key and accruals/provisions in the calculation schema

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine an account for the delivery costs.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

In Customizing for Purchasing, you maintain the activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMER5>Define Calculation Schema</> in
<LS>Conditions -> Define Price Determination Process</>:
<DS:TRAN.M/08>Proceed</>
If you want to settle delivery costs, define the account keys for the
clearing account and provisions account in the calculation schema. The
system can then determine the appropriate G/L accounts.
Select the calculation schema used
Doubleclick the node <LS>Control data</> in the tree.
Maintain the account key for the condition types in the schema.
For example, for condition type <LS>freight absolute</> (FRB1), enter
account key <LB>FRE</> and the account key for provisions <LB>FR1</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8434 - Maintain the acct key and accruals/provisions in the calculation schema ?

  The SAP error message M8434, which states "Maintain the acct key and accruals/provisions in the calculation schema," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) and is related to the configuration of the pricing procedure in the system. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration for the account key and the accruals or provisions in the calculation schema used for pricing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Key: The account key that is supposed to be used for accruals or provisions is not defined in the pricing procedure.
  Incorrect Configuration: The calculation schema may not have been properly set up to include the necessary account keys for the relevant transactions.
  Missing Accruals/Provisions: The necessary settings for accruals or provisions may not be maintained in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M8434 error, you need to check and maintain the relevant settings in the SAP system:
  
  
  Access the Pricing Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Conditions > Define Price Determination Process.
  
  
  
  Check the Calculation Schema:
  
  Identify the calculation schema that is being used for the relevant transaction (e.g., purchase order, goods receipt).
  Ensure that the account key for accruals/provisions is included in the calculation schema.
  
  
  
  Maintain Account Keys:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYC to maintain the account determination settings.
  Ensure that the account keys for accruals and provisions are correctly defined and mapped to the appropriate G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Define Account Keys:
  
  If the account key is missing, you may need to create or modify it in the configuration settings.
  Ensure that the account key is linked to the correct account type and is active.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring pricing procedures and account determination.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO, OBYC, and MEK1 (for maintaining condition records).
  Support: If the issue persists after making the necessary changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP MM functional consultant for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M8434 error and ensure that the account key and accruals/provisions are correctly maintained in the calculation schema.