How To Fix /SAPNEA/J_SC802 - No alternative reconciliation account is found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPNEA/J_SC -

• Message number: 802

• Message text: No alternative reconciliation account is found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC802 - No alternative reconciliation account is found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPNEA/J_SC802 No alternative reconciliation account is found typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with reconciliation accounts in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable alternative reconciliation account for a specific transaction or posting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the alternative reconciliation account has not been configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for the reconciliation accounts are not properly defined in the financial accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the customer or vendor may not be set up correctly. If the master record does not specify an alternative reconciliation account, the system will not be able to find one.
  
  
  Transaction Type Issues: The type of transaction being processed may not have a defined alternative reconciliation account in the system.
  
  
  Account Group Settings: The account group settings for the relevant accounts may not allow for alternative reconciliation accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  Ensure that the alternative reconciliation accounts are defined for the relevant account types.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer or vendor master records (Transaction XD03 for customers, XK03 for vendors).
  Ensure that the alternative reconciliation account is specified in the master data.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Review:
  
  Verify the transaction type being used and ensure that it is correctly linked to the appropriate reconciliation accounts.
  
  
  
  Account Group Settings:
  
  Review the account group settings to ensure that they allow for alternative reconciliation accounts.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Account Groups.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  XD03 for customer master data.
  XK03 for vendor master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the configuration settings and master data.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform test transactions to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.