How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR247 - Posting failed; account determination for entry & not possible

/SCMTMS/SFIR247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Posting failed; account determination for entry & not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR247 - Posting failed; account determination for entry & not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR247 Posting failed; account determination for entry & not possible typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the account determination process for financial postings related to transportation activities. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate account for a specific entry, which can prevent the posting of financial documents.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Account Determination Configuration: The account determination settings for the relevant transaction or document type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect or Incomplete Master Data: The master data (such as customer, vendor, or material master) may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to issues in account determination.
  Missing or Incorrect Condition Records: If condition records for pricing or account determination are missing or incorrect, the system may not be able to find the necessary accounts.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the transport layer is not