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How To Fix VE120 - G/L account & determined from Account determination type &


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VE - Message ID for condition analysis

  • Message number: 120

  • Message text: G/L account & determined from Account determination type &

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VE120 - G/L account & determined from Account determination type & ?

    The SAP error message VE120 typically indicates an issue with the account determination process in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM). This error occurs when the system cannot determine the appropriate General Ledger (G/L) account for a transaction based on the account determination type.

    Cause of the Error:

    1. Missing Configuration: The account determination for the specific transaction type may not be configured correctly in the system.
    2. Incorrect Account Determination Type: The account determination type used in the transaction may not be set up properly or may not correspond to the correct G/L accounts.
    3. Master Data Issues: The master data (such as customer, vendor, or material master) may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the correct G/L account.
    4. Transaction Type Not Supported: The transaction type being processed may not have a corresponding account determination type defined in the system.

    Solution:

    1. Check Configuration:

      • Go to the configuration settings for account determination in the relevant module (SD or MM).
      • Ensure that the account determination types are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate G/L accounts.
    2. Review Account Determination Type:

      • Verify that the account determination type used in the transaction is valid and correctly set up.
      • Check the configuration for the specific account determination type to ensure it is mapped to the correct G/L accounts.
    3. Examine Master Data:

      • Review the master data for customers, vendors, or materials involved in the transaction to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
      • Ensure that the relevant account assignment fields are populated.
    4. Test with Different Scenarios:

      • If possible, try to replicate the issue with different transactions or account determination types to identify if the problem is isolated to a specific scenario.
    5. Consult Documentation:

      • Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on account determination and the VE120 error message.
    6. Contact SAP Support:

      • If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for account determination) or OMWD (for account assignment) to access the relevant configuration settings.
    • SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on resolving the VE120 error.
    • Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to avoid impacting production data while troubleshooting.

    By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VE120 error in SAP.

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