How To Fix RE604 - The G/L account is not transferred from earmarked funds. (Down payment)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 604

• Message text: The G/L account is not transferred from earmarked funds. (Down payment)

What causes this issue?

You create a down payment with reference to earmarked funds. In
Customizing for transferring the account assignment from earmarked f
unds, it is specified for down payments that the G/L account is to be
transferred.
This makes no sense because the reconciliation account or the
alternative reconciliation account used for down payments by the credi
tor or debtor is already used as the G/L account and a change could lead
to incorrect postings.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

In down payments, the transfer of the account assignment does not
transfer the G/L account to the document if the G/L account (here, with
the reconciliation account) has already been filled.
In Customizing for down payments, create a user-defined rule for
transferring account assignments and assign it to transaction AZBU (Down
Payment). Deactivate the "G/L Account" rule step. Then you will no
longer receive this message.
Customizing activity Define Rule:
View V_FMRACCMVCL (<DS:TRAN.SM34>Execute Function</>)
Customizing activity Assign Rule:
View V_FMRACCMVASSIGN; (<DS:TRAN.SM30>Execute Function</>)
Alternatively, you can also deactivate this message.
INCLUDE 'CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE604 - The G/L account is not transferred from earmarked funds. (Down payment) ?

  The SAP error message RE604, which states "The G/L account is not transferred from earmarked funds. (Down payment)," typically occurs in the context of Real Estate Management (RE) or when dealing with down payments in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid General Ledger (G/L) account associated with the earmarked funds for the down payment transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing G/L Account Assignment: The earmarked funds may not have a G/L account assigned to them in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the down payment process or earmarked funds may not be set up correctly.
  Document Type Issues: The document type used for the down payment may not be configured to allow for the transfer of G/L accounts.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary G/L account information.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the earmarked funds or the down payment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Earmarked Funds Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for earmarked funds in SAP and ensure that a valid G/L account is assigned.
  Ensure that the earmarked funds are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type used for the down payment. Ensure that it is configured to allow for the transfer of G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the earmarked funds and ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including the G/L account.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the G/L account information related to earmarked funds.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for G/L account determination) or RECN (for Real Estate Management) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to Real Estate Management and down payment processing for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module for further assistance.