How To Fix RECDCH004 - Account symbol &1 is not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECDCH - Conditions: Customizing Checks

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Account symbol &1 is not defined in Customizing

What causes this issue?

In the account determination table, a flow type refers to an account
symbol that does not exist. This account symbol may have been deleted.

System Response

Errors occur when you try to post with this flow type.

How to fix this error?

Assign a valid account symbol to the flow type in
<DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVRAACCDET>account determination</>, or define the
<DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVRAACCSYMB>account symbol</> and assign an
<DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVEXFIREPSYMB>account</> to it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECDCH004 - Account symbol &1 is not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message RECDCH004 indicates that an account symbol (represented by &1) is not defined in the Customizing settings of the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when the system is trying to process a transaction that requires a specific account symbol that has not been configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account symbol has not been defined in the Customizing settings for the relevant application area (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  Incorrect Account Symbol: The account symbol being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled in the transaction or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Account Symbol:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area where account symbols are defined (e.g., Financial Accounting -> General Ledger Accounting -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Account Symbols).
  Check if the account symbol in question is defined. If not, create a new entry for it.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Verify that the account symbol used in the transaction is correct and matches the one defined in Customizing.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the account symbol was included and that there were no errors during the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides to ensure that the account symbol is set up according to the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access Customizing), SE11 (to check table definitions), or SE37 (to check function modules) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the Customizing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.