How To Fix WS186 - Reversal document &1 saved for doc. &2 (account determ. contained errors)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Reversal document &1 saved for doc. &2 (account determ. contained errors)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS186 - Reversal document &1 saved for doc. &2 (account determ. contained errors) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS186 - Reversal document &1 saved for doc. &2 (account determ. contained errors)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the reversal of a document in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) when the system tries to create a reversal document but encounters errors related to account determination. Specifically, the system cannot determine the correct G/L accounts for certain postings because the account determination configuration is incomplete or incorrect.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  Missing or incorrect account determination settings in the customizing for the relevant transaction.  
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the automatic account determination for the document type or transaction key.  
  The reversal document tries to post to an account that is not properly maintained or is blocked.  
  Errors in the condition records or substitution rules affecting account determination.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:  
  
  Go to the relevant customizing path depending on the module (e.g., for FI, MM, SD):  
  
  For FI: SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Business Transactions ? Outgoing Payments ? Automatic Outgoing Payments ? Payment Program ? Payment Methods / Bank Determination ? Check account determination.  
  For MM (if related to invoice verification): SPRO ? Materials Management ? Logistics Invoice Verification ? Incoming Invoice ? Configure Automatic Account Determination.  
  For SD (if related to billing): SPRO ? Sales and Distribution ? Billing ? Billing Documents ? Maintain Account Determination.  
  
  
  Verify that all necessary accounts are maintained for the relevant transaction keys and document types.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type and Transaction Keys:  
  
  Ensure that the reversal document type is correctly configured and linked to the proper account determination keys.
  
  
  
  Review Substitution and Validation Rules:  
  
  Check if any substitution or validation rules are interfering with account determination during reversal.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:  
  
  Verify that the customer/vendor master data and G/L master data are correctly maintained and not blocked.
  
  
  
  Test Reversal in a Test Environment:  
  
  Try reversing the document in a test system after correcting the configuration to confirm the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:  
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues with account determination during reversal.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  FB08 (Reverse Document)  
  F.80 (Reversal of Invoice Document)  
  OBYC (Automatic Account Determination)  
  OBA7 (Document Types)  
  
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved:  
  
  FI (Financial Accounting)  
  MM (Materials Management)  
  SD (Sales and Distribution)  
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to WS186 or account determination errors during reversal.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WS186 error indicates that the reversal document was saved but with errors in account determination. The root cause is usually missing or incorrect configuration in automatic account determination settings. Correcting the account determination setup and ensuring all relevant master data and customizing are properly maintained will resolve the issue.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or module context, I can help you with more specific customizing paths or troubleshooting steps.