How To Fix VT840 - Enter account key starting with a Z

VT840 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Enter account key starting with a Z

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT840 - Enter account key starting with a Z ?

  The SAP error message VT840, which states "Enter account key starting with a Z," typically occurs in the context of configuring or processing billing documents, particularly in the area of revenue recognition or account determination in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects an account key that starts with the letter "Z," which is often reserved for custom account keys defined by the organization. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The account key being used does not meet the criteria set in the configuration, or the account key is not defined correctly in the system.
  Missing Customization: The required account keys starting with "Z" have not been created or activated in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect account key that does not conform to the expected format.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VT840 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Key Configuration:
  
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