How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI641 - Reconciliation system not specified for ordering party item &2 (PO &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 641

• Message text: Reconciliation system not specified for ordering party item &2 (PO &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI641 - Reconciliation system not specified for ordering party item &2 (PO &1) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI641 indicates that there is a missing reconciliation system for the ordering party item in a purchase order (PO). This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts payable and reconciliation processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reconciliation system for the specified ordering party (vendor or customer) is not defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration in the vendor master data or the reconciliation account settings.
  Incorrect Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not be properly set up, leading to the system being unable to identify the correct reconciliation account.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the purchase order, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Master Data:
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general data or MK03 for purchasing data).
  Ensure that the reconciliation account is correctly assigned to the vendor. The reconciliation account should be specified in the accounting view of the vendor master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the reconciliation accounts in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This can be done through the transaction code OBY6 or by navigating through the SPRO configuration path.
  Ensure that the reconciliation accounts are properly defined for the relevant company code and account type.
  
  
  
  Check Purchase Order Details:
  
  Review the purchase order (transaction code ME23N) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly and that the ordering party is correctly specified.
  Verify that the item category and account assignment category are appropriate for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  MK03: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  OBY6: Configuration for Reconciliation Accounts
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on vendor master data and reconciliation accounts.
  
  
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI641.