How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH_CUST274 - Account symbol must be filled if substitution flag is marked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH_CUST -

• Message number: 274

• Message text: Account symbol must be filled if substitution flag is marked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_CUST274 - Account symbol must be filled if substitution flag is marked ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_CUST274 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of account symbols in the context of a substitution rule. Specifically, the error states that if the substitution flag is marked, the account symbol must be filled in.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  
  Substitution Configuration: In the substitution configuration, you have marked a substitution rule to be active, but you have not specified an account symbol that is required for the substitution to function correctly.
  
  
  Missing Account Symbol: The account symbol is a placeholder that represents a specific account or a group of accounts in the substitution logic. If the substitution rule is set to trigger under certain conditions, the system expects an account symbol to be defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Substitution Rules:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB28 (or the relevant transaction for your version of SAP) to access the substitution rules.
  Identify the substitution rule that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Fill in the Account Symbol:
  
  Ensure that the account symbol is filled in for the substitution rule. You can do this by editing the substitution rule and entering the appropriate account symbol in the designated field.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  After making changes, validate the configuration to ensure that there are no other missing fields or errors.
  Save your changes and test the substitution to confirm that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  If the substitution rule is dependent on other configurations (like account types or transaction types), ensure that those are also correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Substitution in SAP: Substitution is a feature in SAP that allows you to automatically replace certain values in financial documents based on predefined rules. This is often used for compliance, reporting, or internal control purposes.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB28: Manage substitution rules.
  OBD2: Manage validation rules (if applicable).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on substitution and validation rules, as well as best practices for configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your substitution rules are functioning as intended.