How To Fix /PRA/RD045 - Default account number &1 used for company &2 account category &3

/PRA/RD045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/RD -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Default account number &1 used for company &2 account category &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/RD045 - Default account number &1 used for company &2 account category &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/RD045 Default account number &1 used for company &2 account category &3 typically indicates that the system is using a default account number for a specific company and account category because a specific account number has not been defined in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually arises when there is no specific account number assigned for the given company code and account category in the configuration settings.
  Default Account Settings: The system defaults to a predefined account number when it cannot find a specific one for the transaction being processed.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data entry or the parameters being passed in the transaction that lead to the system not being able to find the appropriate account.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  Ensure that the account number for the specified company code and account category is