How To Fix SAFM_EOPO066 - Vendor Account Group is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFM_EOPO - Expenditure Order and Payment Order

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Vendor Account Group is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFM_EOPO066 - Vendor Account Group is not defined ?

  The SAP error message SAFM_EOPO066 indicates that the Vendor Account Group is not defined in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a vendor master record, and the specified account group does not exist or is not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Group: The specified vendor account group does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The account group may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the vendor account group.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the account group field.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD2 (or SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Financial Accounting -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Define Account Groups).
  Verify if the account group you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Account Group:
  
  If the account group does not exist, you can create it using the same transaction (OBD2).
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly when creating a new account group.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify vendor accounts. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entry for the vendor account group in the transaction where the error occurred. Make sure there are no typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the account group settings, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for guidance on the correct configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XK01: Create Vendor (General)
  XK02: Change Vendor (General)
  XK03: Display Vendor (General)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Community forums for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message SAFM_EOPO066 and successfully create or modify the vendor account.