How To Fix RQ186 - Target account has 0 balance or is missing in grouping &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Target account has 0 balance or is missing in grouping &

What causes this issue?

For the specified target account, no planning records were selected.
It is probably missing in the specified grouping. However, in the
case of newly created accounts (or after reorganization run) it is
possible that no rates exist, the message is then to be ignored.
If, however, the account is not in the grouping, wrong amounts can be
posted for this account since no rates can be selected for this
account.

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?

If there is no input error, please maintain the grouping.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ186 - Target account has 0 balance or is missing in grouping & ?

  The SAP error message RQ186 indicates that there is an issue with the target account in a financial transaction, specifically that the target account has a zero balance or is missing in the specified grouping. This error typically occurs during the execution of a transaction that involves account postings, such as during the execution of a financial document or during the processing of a payment.
  Causes of RQ186 Error
  
  
  Zero Balance: The target account you are trying to post to has a zero balance, which means there are no funds available for the transaction you are attempting to execute.
  
  
  Missing Account: The target account may not be defined in the specified grouping or may not exist in the system. This can happen if the account was deleted or if there is a configuration issue.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The account grouping or the account determination settings may not be correctly configured, leading to the system being unable to find the target account.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any transactions from being posted to the account.
  
  
  Solutions to RQ186 Error
  
  
  Check Account Balance: Verify the balance of the target account. If it is indeed zero, you may need to adjust the balance or choose a different account with a non-zero balance.
  
  
  Verify Account Existence: Ensure that the target account exists in the system and is correctly defined in the relevant account grouping. You can do this by checking the account master data.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for account determination and groupings in the relevant SAP modules (e.g., FI, CO). Ensure that the target account is included in the correct grouping.
  
  
  Open Posting Period: Make sure that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to execute. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or post the transaction in an open period.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FS00 (to check account master data) or OB52 (to check posting periods) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post to the target account.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RQ186 error and implement a solution to resolve it.