How To Fix MIMA076 - Only enter a partner or account to transfer the posting data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MIMA - Messages for Master Data Admin. Insurance Object

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Only enter a partner or account to transfer the posting data

What causes this issue?

You want to simultaneously transfer the posting data from account &V1&
to account &V2& and from partner &V3& to partner &V4&.
This is not possible.

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?

Enter either account &V2& or partner &V4& to transfer the posting data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MIMA076 - Only enter a partner or account to transfer the posting data ?

  The SAP error message MIMA076, which states "Only enter a partner or account to transfer the posting data," typically occurs in the context of financial postings or document entries where the system expects either a partner (such as a vendor or customer) or an account (such as a general ledger account) to be specified, but not both.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Input: Both a partner and an account have been entered in the transaction, which is not allowed.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up to allow both fields to be filled simultaneously.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly filled in both fields without realizing it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MIMA076 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields:
  
  Review the transaction screen where the error occurred.
  Ensure that you have only filled in either the partner field (e.g., vendor or customer) or the account field (e.g., GL account), but not both.
  
  
  
  Correct the Entry:
  
  If both fields are filled, remove the entry from one of them. Decide whether you want to post to a specific partner or a specific account and adjust accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct usage of the fields, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you believe the configuration might be causing the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or technical team to review the settings related to the transaction.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial postings, such as FB01 (Post Document), F-02 (General Posting), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering data in SAP to minimize errors.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.