How To Fix MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT037 - Breakdown category &1 does not exist in chart of accounts &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT - Message Class for Additional Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Breakdown category &1 does not exist in chart of accounts &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT037 - Breakdown category &1 does not exist in chart of accounts &2. ?

  The SAP error message MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT037 indicates that a breakdown category specified in a financial transaction or configuration does not exist in the specified chart of accounts. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling when trying to maintain or process master data related to cost centers, profit centers, or other financial objects.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Breakdown Category: The breakdown category you are trying to use is not defined in the specified chart of accounts.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts you are referencing may not be the correct one for the transaction or master data you are trying to maintain.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the breakdown categories have not been properly set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Breakdown Categories:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify if the breakdown category you are trying to use is defined in the chart of accounts specified in the error message.
  You can check this in the transaction code OBD2 (for defining breakdown categories) or OBD3 (for displaying breakdown categories).
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct chart of accounts for your transaction. You can check the chart of accounts assigned to your company code in transaction code OBY6.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Breakdown Category:
  
  If the breakdown category does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the configuration settings where you define breakdown categories.
  If it exists but is not correctly configured, you may need to modify it to ensure it meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial accounting and controlling to understand how breakdown categories are used and configured.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBD2: Define Breakdown Categories
  OBD3: Display Breakdown Categories
  OBY6: Assign Chart of Accounts to Company Code
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configuration settings related to financial accounting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.