How To Fix WAB079 - Maintain the account determination procedure for SD account assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Maintain the account determination procedure for SD account assignment

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB079 - Maintain the account determination procedure for SD account assignment ?

  The SAP error message WAB079 indicates that there is an issue with the account determination procedure for Sales and Distribution (SD) account assignment. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the appropriate account determination settings for a specific transaction, such as a sales order or billing document.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Account Determination Procedure: The account determination procedure for the specific sales area or transaction type is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for account determination may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Missing Condition Records: The necessary condition records for pricing or account assignment may not be set up.
  Sales Area Not Defined: The sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Division) may not be properly defined in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WAB079 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Determination Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYC (for automatic account determination).
  Ensure that the account determination procedure for the relevant sales area is defined and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Account Determination:
  
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Sales Organization -> Assign Sales Organization to Company Code.
  Ensure that the sales organization is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Define Account Determination:
  
  In the same configuration area, check the settings under Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Account Determination -> Maintain Account Determination Procedure.
  Ensure that the account determination procedure is correctly set up for the relevant transaction types (e.g., sales orders, deliveries, billing).
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction code VK11 to check if the necessary condition records for pricing and account assignment are maintained.
  Ensure that the relevant condition types are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Sales Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the sales area is correctly defined and that all necessary components (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by creating a new sales order or billing document to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYC: Automatic account determination settings.
  VK11: Create condition records.
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on account determination in SD.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the WAB079 error in your SAP system.