How To Fix O9551 - Account det. for item categ. &1, cost type &2, doc.type &3,not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Account det. for item categ. &1, cost type &2, doc.type &3,not maintained

What causes this issue?

The document-type-specific valuation class for document type &V3& is
notmaintained in customizing for the item category &V1& (cost type
&V2&) of the shipment cost item. The valuation class is used to
determine the G/L account.

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?

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 the item category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O9551 - Account det. for item categ. &1, cost type &2, doc.type &3,not maintained ?

  The SAP error message O9551 indicates that there is a missing account determination for a specific combination of item category, cost type, and document type. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when trying to post a transaction that requires a specific account determination that has not been set up in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a configuration for the specified combination of:
  
  Item Category: This refers to the type of item being processed (e.g., goods receipt, invoice, etc.).
  Cost Type: This indicates the type of cost being recorded (e.g., fixed costs, variable costs).
  Document Type: This refers to the type of financial document being created (e.g., invoice, credit memo).
  
  When SAP tries to process a transaction involving these elements, it cannot find the necessary account determination, leading to the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the account determination is properly configured in the system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration settings for account determination. This is usually found under:
  
  SPRO ? IMG ? Controlling ? Cost Element Accounting ? Master Data ? Account Determination.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Account Determination:
  
  Look for the specific configuration related to the item category, cost type, and document type mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that the necessary accounts are maintained for the combination of item category and cost type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Account Assignment:
  
  If the account determination is missing, you will need to create or update the account assignment for the relevant combination.
  This may involve specifying which general ledger accounts should be used for the specified item category and cost type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct accounts to assign, consult your organization's financial documentation or speak with a financial controller or SAP consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBYC (for automatic account determination) to check and maintain account assignments.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration.
  Transport Requests: If you are making changes in a development environment, remember to transport the changes to the production environment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O9551 error and ensure that your account determination settings are correctly configured.