How To Fix TPM_TRAC1518 - No posting to customer account in valuation area &3 for update type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_TRAC1 - Treasury: Messages on Accounting Adaptor

• Message number: 518

• Message text: No posting to customer account in valuation area &3 for update type &1

What causes this issue?

In the operative valuation area, posting specifications for customer
posting are assigned to update type &V1& for payment activity <NP>'&V2&'
</>. In that case, you also have to assign posting specifications for
customer posting to the update type in the parallel valuation areas.
This assignment was not made in valuation area &V3&.

System Response

When postings are made in the parallel valuation areas, this can cause
inconsistencies with the general ledger, if the postings are not made to
the reconciliation account of the given customer.

How to fix this error?

In valuation area &V3&, assign posting specifications for customer
posting to update type &V1& for payment activity <NP>'&V2&'</> .
You can either assign the posting specifications individually for each
parallel valuation area, or you can make the assignment independently of
the valuation area.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_TRAC1518 - No posting to customer account in valuation area &3 for update type &1 ?

  The SAP error message TPM_TRAC1518 indicates that there is an issue with posting to a customer account in a specific valuation area. This error typically arises in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) when dealing with transactions that involve customer accounts and valuation areas.
  Cause:
  The error message "No posting to customer account in valuation area &3 for update type &1" can be caused by several factors:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation area may not be properly configured to allow postings to the customer account for the specified update type.
  Missing Master Data: The customer account or the valuation area may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to the inability to post transactions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the customer account in the specified valuation area.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not allow postings to customer accounts based on the configuration in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the posting from being executed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TPM_TRAC1518 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the valuation area in the Treasury module. Ensure that the settings allow for postings to customer accounts for the specified update type.
  Check the configuration of the customer account to ensure it is set up correctly for the relevant valuation area.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the customer account exists and is active in the system.
  Check if the valuation area is correctly assigned to the customer account.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user attempting the posting has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type Review:
  
  Review the transaction type being used to ensure it is allowed to post to customer accounts. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data that may be causing the issue. This may involve reviewing related transactions or master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as TPM1, TPM2, or TPM3 for managing Treasury transactions.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the TPM_TRAC1518 error in your SAP system.