How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR248 - Posting failed; cost object not assigned for account &1

/SCMTMS/SFIR248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Posting failed; cost object not assigned for account &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR248 - Posting failed; cost object not assigned for account &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR248 Posting failed; cost object not assigned for account &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the assignment of cost objects to specific accounts during the posting of financial transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid cost object for the specified account, which is necessary for the posting to proceed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Object Assignment: The account specified in the error message does not have a corresponding cost object assigned in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial accounting settings or in the transportation management settings that prevent the proper assignment of cost objects.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the relevant cost objects or accounts may not be set up correctly.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being processed may not be configured to allow postings to the specified