How To Fix /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI642 - Reconciliation appl. not specified for ordering party item &2 (PO &1)

/PF1/MSG_FH_GUI642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI -

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Reconciliation appl. 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_GUI642 - Reconciliation appl. not specified for ordering party item &2 (PO &1) ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_FH_GUI642 indicates that there is a missing reconciliation application for the ordering party item in a purchase order (PO). This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions and can affect the processing of purchase orders, especially in scenarios involving account assignments or reconciliation accounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reconciliation application for the specified ordering party item is not defined in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the configuration of the financial accounting module.
  Incorrect Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not be properly set up, leading to the absence of a reconciliation account.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the purchase order, such as incorrect account assignments or missing information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for reconciliation accounts in the SAP system. Ensure that the reconciliation application is properly defined for the relevant ordering party.
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