How To Fix WS044 - No jounal entry created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 044

• Message text: No jounal entry created

What causes this issue?

The system could not find any data to create a journal entry.

System Response

A journal entry has not been created.

How to fix this error?

Check Customizing settings, in particular those for account
determination, and the account key in the current calculation schema
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Use the account assignment analysis to find out whether there are any
other error messages or notes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS044 - No jounal entry created ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS044 - No journal entry created
  
  Cause:
  The error message WS044 - No journal entry created typically occurs in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules when a posting or transaction that is expected to generate a journal entry does not result in any accounting document being created.
  Common causes include:
  
  
  No relevant data to post:
  
  The system did not find any line items or values that require posting to the General Ledger (G/L). For example, the transaction might have zero amounts or all amounts are offsetting each other, resulting in a net zero posting.
  
  
  Configuration issues:  
  
  Missing or incorrect account determination settings (e.g., in automatic account determination for asset accounting, cost center accounting, or internal orders).  
  Posting keys or document types not properly configured to allow posting.
  
  
  
  Authorization or user errors:
  
  The user might not have the necessary authorization to post the document, or the document is incomplete or blocked.
  
  
  Technical or master data issues:  
  
  Missing or incorrect master data (e.g., cost centers, internal orders, asset master records).  
  Incorrect or incomplete integration settings between modules (e.g., CO to FI integration).
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the transaction data:  
  
  Verify that the transaction contains valid amounts to post.  
  Ensure that the amounts are not zero or fully offsetting each other.
  
  
  
  Review configuration settings:  
  
  Check automatic account determination settings relevant to the transaction.  
  Verify posting keys, document types, and account assignments.  
  Ensure that the relevant G/L accounts are open and valid for posting.
  
  
  
  Check master data:  
  
  Validate that all required master data (cost centers, internal orders, asset master, etc.) are correctly maintained and active.
  
  
  
  Check authorizations:  
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary posting authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review logs and error details:  
  
  Use transaction codes like SM13 (update errors), SM21 (system log), or ST22 (short dumps) to check for related errors.  
  Check the application log (transaction SLG1) for detailed messages.
  
  
  
  Test with a different document or user:  
  
  Try posting a similar transaction with a different user or data to isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS044 for any known bugs or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  Posting transactions in FI (e.g., FB50, FB60, FB70) or CO (e.g., KB11N, KO88).  
  Display accounting documents: FB03.  
  Check logs: SLG1, SM13, SM21.
  
  
  
  Modules involved:  
  
  FI (Financial Accounting)  
  CO (Controlling)  
  Asset Accounting (AA)  
  Materials Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) if integrated.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:  
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for the specific module and transaction.  
  Search SAP Notes for WS044 or related posting issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where WS044 occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.