How To Fix RESCBC050 - No account symbol for cost account for ext. settlement for SC key &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCBC - Errors During Posting of Settlement

• Message number: 050

• Message text: No account symbol for cost account for ext. settlement for SC key &1

What causes this issue?

Enter the <DS:DE.RESCCREDITGLACCSYMB>account symbol</> in the
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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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCBC050 - No account symbol for cost account for ext. settlement for SC key &1 ?

  The SAP error message RESCBC050 indicates that there is no account symbol defined for the cost account related to external settlement for a specific settlement condition key (SC key). This error typically arises in the context of controlling and settlement processes, particularly when dealing with cost accounting and internal orders.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Account Symbol: The account symbol for the specified cost account is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the settlement process may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of the necessary account symbols.
  Settlement Profile Issues: The settlement profile assigned to the cost object may not have the required settings for the external settlement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Symbols:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYC (Automatic Postings) and check the configuration for the relevant account symbols.
  Ensure that the account symbol for the cost account is defined and correctly mapped to the appropriate G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Settlement Profile:
  
  Check the settlement profile assigned to the cost object (e.g., internal order, project).
  Ensure that the profile includes the necessary settings for external settlement and that the account symbols are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Cost Elements:
  
  Use transaction code KA01 (Create Cost Element) or KA02 (Change Cost Element) to ensure that the cost elements used in the settlement process are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate account symbols.
  
  
  
  Check Settlement Condition Key:
  
  Verify the configuration of the settlement condition key (SC key) in the relevant customizing settings. Ensure that it is correctly set up to handle external settlements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to cost accounting and settlement processes for additional guidance on configuring account symbols and settlement profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test settlement to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYC, KA01, KA02, and KOB1 (for displaying actual line items).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to account symbols and settlement profiles.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP Controlling (CO) for further assistance.