How To Fix O9550 - G/L account for doc.type &1 replaced by default account &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O9 - IS-Oil: TD - Scheduling, loading, delivery confirmation

• Message number: 550

• Message text: G/L account for doc.type &1 replaced by default account &2

What causes this issue?

The document type-specific valuation class for document type &V1& is not
maintained in customizing for the item category of the shipment cost
item. The valuation class is used to determine the G/L account.

System Response

The default valuation class of the item category was used to determine
the G/L account (&V2&).

How to fix this error?

If you want to split the costs in FI, per document type (that is, for
in-bound and out-bound movements), maintain the document-type specific
valuation class of item category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O9550 - G/L account for doc.type &1 replaced by default account &2 ?

  The SAP error message O9550 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account specified for a particular document type has been replaced by a default account. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where the system cannot find the specified G/L account for the document type being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The G/L account specified in the transaction is not defined in the system for the given document type.
  Account Determination: The system uses account determination logic to find the appropriate G/L account. If it cannot find the specified account, it defaults to a predefined account.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to account determination for the specific transaction type or document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for account determination (e.g., Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Accounts).
  Ensure that the G/L account for the specified document type is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type in question (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the document type is correctly linked to the appropriate G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Account Assignment:
  
  If the G/L account is missing, you may need to create it or assign it to the relevant document type.
  Ensure that the account is active and has the necessary settings (e.g., account type, currency, etc.).
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  OBA7 (Document Type Configuration)
  FS00 (G/L Account Master Data)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify G/L account settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the O9550 error and implement a solution to resolve it.