How To Fix /PRA/ACCOUNTING586 - Invalid System source/Application &

/PRA/ACCOUNTING586 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ACCOUNTING -

• Message number: 586

• Message text: Invalid System source/Application &

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/PRA/ACCOUNTING586 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING586 Invalid System source/Application & typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the system source or application being referenced in the context of the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) or similar modules.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system source or application may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant master data or transaction data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified system source or application.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the source/application correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., CO-PA) and