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