How To Fix WS145 - G/L accounts determined for item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 145

• Message text: G/L accounts determined for item &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS145 - G/L accounts determined for item & ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WS145: "G/L accounts determined for item &":
  
  Error Message
  WS145: G/L accounts determined for item &
  
  Cause
  This message typically appears during the processing of financial documents or postings in SAP, especially in modules like Materials Management (MM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) when automatic account determination is involved.
  
  The system is informing you that it has successfully determined the General Ledger (G/L) account for a particular line item (indicated by the placeholder "&").
  This is usually an informational message rather than an error, but it can appear in contexts where the account determination is critical.
  If the message appears as an error or warning, it may indicate that the system could not find a proper G/L account for the item, or the account determination configuration is incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Common Scenarios
  
  Automatic Account Determination in MM Invoice Verification: When posting an invoice, SAP determines the G/L accounts based on the valuation class, transaction key, and other configuration.
  SD Billing Documents: Account determination for revenue and tax accounts.
  Material Ledger or Inventory postings: Account determination for stock postings.
  
  
  Possible Causes for Issues Related to WS145
  
  Missing or Incorrect Account Determination Configuration:
  
  The valuation class or transaction key is not properly linked to a G/L account in the OBYC configuration.
  
  
  Master Data Issues:
  
  Material master missing valuation class.
  Customer or vendor master missing reconciliation account.
  
  
  Customizing Errors:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete settings in automatic account determination.
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  User may not have authorization to post to the determined G/L account.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Inconsistent or missing data in the document or master data.
  
  
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Transaction OBYC (for MM) or VKOA (for SD) to verify that the valuation class and transaction keys are correctly mapped to G/L accounts.
  Ensure that all relevant combinations are maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master (MM03) for valuation class.
  Check vendor/customer master for reconciliation accounts.
  Ensure all required fields are maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Document Data:
  
  Check the document line item for correct material, plant, and other relevant data.
  Ensure the document is complete and consistent.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorization to post to the G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Run Account Determination Trace:
  
  Use transaction OBYC ? Environment ? Account Determination Trace to analyze how the system determines accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WS145 for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Message Class: WS (related to account determination)
  Message Type: Usually informational or warning; if it appears as an error, it indicates a problem.
  Related Transactions: OBYC, VKOA, FB50, MIRO, VF01, etc.
  Related Modules: MM, SD, FI
  
  
  Summary
  
  WS145 is primarily an informational message indicating which G/L account was determined for a particular item.
  If it appears as an error or causes posting to fail, it usually points to missing or incorrect account determination configuration or master data.
  The solution involves checking and correcting the account determination settings and master data.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where you encounter WS145, I can help you with more specific troubleshooting steps.