How To Fix VY059 - Account determination is possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VY - Messages for freight processing

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Account determination is possible

What causes this issue?

One of the following parameters is missing:
1. Account assignment category
2. Cost apportionment
3. Origin - CO assignment

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

System Response

Account assignment can not be carried out for the shipment item.

How to fix this error?

Delete this shipment cost item and maintain the corresponding entries
in table TVFT and/or TVFTK.
Then recreate the shipment cost item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VY059 - Account determination is possible ?

  The SAP error message VY059, which states "Account determination is possible," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when there is an issue with the account determination process for a sales document. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate G/L account for a transaction, which is essential for posting financial entries.
  Causes of VY059 Error
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for account determination is not set up correctly in the system. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the following areas:
  
  Account determination for sales and distribution.
  Condition types and access sequences.
  Sales organization, distribution channel, and account assignment.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: Issues with master data, such as customer master records or material master records, can also lead to this error. If the relevant data is incomplete or incorrect, the system may not be able to determine the correct accounts.
  
  
  Missing Condition Records: If there are no condition records for the pricing procedure or if the condition types are not maintained properly, the system may not be able to find the necessary accounts.
  
  
  Account Assignment Group Issues: If the account assignment groups for customers or materials are not defined or are incorrectly assigned, this can lead to account determination failures.
  
  
  Solutions to VY059 Error
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and navigate to:
  
  Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Account Assignment > Account Determination.
  
  
  Ensure that the account determination settings are correctly configured for the relevant sales organization, distribution channel, and account assignment group.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD03) and ensure that the account assignment group is correctly assigned.
  Review the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the relevant account assignment groups are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to maintain condition records for pricing procedures and ensure that the necessary condition types are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  Try creating a sales order with different combinations of customers, materials, and sales organizations to identify if the issue is specific to certain data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11: Create Condition Record
  VK12: Change Condition Record
  VK13: Display Condition Record
  XD03: Display Customer Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on account determination errors.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, always test the configuration by creating a new sales order to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VY059 error in your SAP system.