How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI004 - Chart of account of comp. code is a required value for this search help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI - MDG: messages for Supplier UI related issues

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Chart of account of comp. code is a required value for this search help

What causes this issue?

The chart of account of the current company code is a required input
value for this search help. The current record does not have a value for
the company code's chart of account.
The following field requires the chart of account of the company code as
input value:
<DS:DE.AKONT>Reconciliation Account</> (AKONT)

System Response

The search cannot find any values for the mentioned field.

How to fix this error?

Enter the chart of account for the company code in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG.FI_GL_MD_FSS0_DC>Edit Company Code Data</>.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI004 - Chart of account of comp. code is a required value for this search help ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI004 indicates that the chart of accounts for the company code is a required value for the search help in the Master Data Governance (MDG) application. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a search or operation that requires the chart of accounts to be specified, but it is missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts for the specified company code is not defined or is not assigned correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the company code or the chart of accounts in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may not have entered the required information in the relevant fields before executing the search.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the relevant navigation path) to check the configuration of the company code.
  Ensure that the chart of accounts is assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Use transaction code OB13 to check the chart of accounts settings.
  Ensure that the chart of accounts is correctly defined and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  When performing the search, ensure that you have filled in all required fields, including the chart of accounts.
  If you are using a custom search help or a custom application, ensure that the necessary fields are included in the search criteria.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the chart of accounts and company code data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Master Data Governance for any specific requirements regarding the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: OBY6 (Company Code), OB13 (Chart of Accounts)
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for Master Data Governance, especially those related to financial data and chart of accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully perform the required search or operation in SAP MDG.