How To Fix PM285 - More than one target acct for comp.code &1 and crrcy key & (table TTRCD)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 285

• Message text: More than one target acct for comp.code &1 and crrcy key & (table TTRCD)

What causes this issue?

Within a company code, one target account must exist for each account
currency. In this case, several target accounts were identified in
account table TTRCD.

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?

Maintain the corresponding entries in account table TTRCD!
<DS:TRAN.TRCD>Execute Function</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM285 - More than one target acct for comp.code &1 and crrcy key & (table TTRCD) ?

  The SAP error message PM285 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of target accounts for a specific combination of company code and currency key in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with account assignments in the Controlling (CO) module or when processing transactions that involve multiple currencies.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system finds more than one target account defined for the same combination of company code and currency key in the table TTRCD (which is used for defining target accounts for various transactions). This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate entries in the TTRCD table for the same company code and currency key.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for target accounts may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in account determination.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: Related master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be correctly defined or may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PM285 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check TTRCD Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to view the TTRCD table.
  Look for entries that match the company code and currency key mentioned in the error message.
  Identify if there are duplicate entries for the same combination.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to remove or correct them to ensure that there is only one valid target account for the specified combination.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant areas (like Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO)) to ensure that target accounts are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the account determination logic is clear and unambiguous.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that all related master data is correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16, SE16N (to view tables), SPRO (to access configuration settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PM285 error in your SAP system.