How To Fix WS739 - Schema for determination of alternative reconciliation account missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 739

• Message text: Schema for determination of alternative reconciliation account missing

What causes this issue?

Contract accounting needs a schema for the determination of an
alternative reconciliation account.

System Response

It is not possible to release the document &V1& to Financial Accounting.

How to fix this error?

Check the customizing settings for the settlement document type &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS739 - Schema for determination of alternative reconciliation account missing ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WS739 - Schema for determination of alternative reconciliation account missing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to determine the alternative reconciliation account for a vendor or customer but cannot find the required schema or configuration. Specifically, the system is unable to find the schema that defines how the alternative reconciliation account should be determined during posting.
  In SAP, reconciliation accounts are used to link sub-ledger accounts (like vendors or customers) to the general ledger. Sometimes, alternative reconciliation accounts are used for special postings or scenarios. The determination of these accounts is controlled by a schema (a set of rules/configuration).
  If this schema is missing or not assigned properly, the system throws the WS739 error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During posting of vendor/customer invoices or credit memos.
  When alternative reconciliation accounts are expected to be determined but the system cannot find the schema.
  In Financial Accounting (FI) or Accounts Payable/Receivable processes where alternative reconciliation accounts are configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Schema Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration for alternative reconciliation account determination.
  Transaction codes to check:
  
  OBYC (for automatic account determination)
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ? Vendor Accounts ? Alternative Reconciliation Account ? Define Schema for Alternative Reconciliation Account
  
  
  Ensure that the schema for alternative reconciliation account determination is defined and assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Define or Assign the Schema:
  
  If the schema is missing, define a new schema or copy an existing one.
  Assign the schema to the relevant company code or vendor/customer account group.
  
  
  
  Check Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Verify if the vendor/customer master data requires an alternative reconciliation account.
  Ensure that the master data is maintained correctly and consistent with the schema.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration for Alternative Reconciliation Account:
  
  Verify if the alternative reconciliation account is configured properly in the chart of accounts.
  Ensure that the GL accounts used as alternative reconciliation accounts are valid and active.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this error appears after a transport or system upgrade, check if the schema was transported correctly.
  Re-import or correct the transport if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYC: Automatic Account Determination
  FK01/FK02: Vendor Master Data
  FD01/FD02: Customer Master Data
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WS739 for any patches or specific instructions.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Automatic Account Determination
  SAP FI Configuration Guides
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WS739 error indicates that the system cannot find the schema needed to determine the alternative reconciliation account during posting. The fix involves checking and maintaining the schema in the configuration, ensuring it is assigned properly, and verifying the vendor/customer master data and account assignments.
  
  If you need step-by-step guidance on how to configure or check the schema, please let me know!