How To Fix WRMA_FI058 - No account key for accruals in schema &1 at step &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRMA_FI - Messages for RMA

• Message number: 058

• Message text: No account key for accruals in schema &1 at step &2

What causes this issue?

No account key has been entered for accruals at step &V2& in calculation
schema &V1&.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Add the missing account key to step &V2& of calculation schema &V1&.

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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 WRMA_FI058 - No account key for accruals in schema &1 at step &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRMA_FI058 No account key for accruals in schema &1 at step &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the posting of accruals in the SAP system, specifically in the context of the Settlement Rule or Revenue Recognition process (often related to the Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) or Contract Accounting modules). The system is trying to determine the correct account key for posting accruals based on the posting schema and the step in the posting process.
  
  The posting schema (schema &1) defines how different posting keys and account keys are assigned.
  The step (&2) refers to a particular step in the posting logic where the system expects to find an account key for accruals.
  The error means that no account key has been maintained or assigned for accrual postings in the specified posting schema at the indicated step.
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During the automatic posting of accruals in Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR).
  When the system tries to post accruals but cannot find the necessary account key in the posting schema.
  During settlement or revenue recognition processes where the system uses posting schemas to determine GL accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Posting Schema Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration transaction for posting schemas (e.g., SPRO > Financial Accounting > Revenue Accounting and Reporting > Posting > Define Posting Schema).
  Identify the posting schema (&1) mentioned in the error.
  Verify if the account key for accruals is maintained for the step (&2) where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Account Key for Accruals:
  
  In the posting schema, maintain the account key for accrual postings at the relevant step.
  The account key links to the GL accounts used for accrual postings.
  If the account key is missing, add the appropriate account key.
  
  
  
  Check Account Key to GL Account Mapping:
  
  After maintaining the account key, ensure that the account key is correctly mapped to the GL accounts in the account determination settings.
  This is usually done in the IMG under Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Business Transactions > Closing > Revenue Recognition > Define Account Keys and Assign G/L Accounts.
  
  
  
  Test the Posting:
  
  After making the changes, test the posting process again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Posting Schema: Defines the rules for posting revenue and accruals, including which account keys to use.
  Account Key: A key that links to specific GL accounts for posting.
  Step: A stage in the posting process where the system expects certain data (like account keys).
  This error is common in implementations or customizations of Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) or Contract Accounting (FI-CA) where posting schemas are heavily used.
  Always ensure that the posting schema is complete and consistent with the business requirements.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing account key for accrual postings in the posting schema at a specific step.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain the account key for accruals in the posting schema and ensure proper GL mapping.
  
  
  Transaction
  Configuration via SPRO (IMG) under Revenue Accounting and Reporting or FI-CA settings.
  
  
  Related Notes
  Check SAP Notes related to RAR posting schema errors for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact posting schema and step number, I can help you with more precise navigation or configuration steps.