G/L account query !

Question

Hi experts,
I am working in SRM 5.0 EBP 4.0 configuration.
We find that in a particular case, a purchase order failed to be posted to the backend system as the error was obtained.
( Error Message BBP_PD : Message number 047  I ::000 )
In RZ 20, I have got an alert stating the G/L account ' X ' cannot be used.
But I find that the G/L account has been maintained in the table ZBBP_DET_ACCOUNT for the particular product category.
Also I find that the G/L account is created for the company code in the respective backend system.
I get an error when I tried to debug ' in the function module
' META_ACCSERV_CHECKACCASSIGNMT ' which gives an error that the G/L account is not maintained .
Can any one clarify why this error comes and where does the system check in the backend for the G/L account value for a particular cost assignment.
Awaiting your expert comments!!!
With Regards,
Rajesh

Answer 1

Hi
<b>There can be couple of reasons which need to be checked thoroughly.</b>
Please ensure the following ->
<b>1) If you create a PR or PO directement in R/3 (= without SRM), do you get the same error ?
Account assignment type "P" for project has to be maintained in transaction OME9. If you do use standard configuration , both on SRM AND R/3 sides, you should not have this issue. However, if you work with EBP 3.5, i guess it means that the system was working well before.
2)
Check the field status group assigned to the GL Account in Tx FS00.
And look at the field 'Field Status Group' of 'Create/bank/interest' tab.
Double click on the field status group field, and check for the 'Additional account assignments' - Check here whether the WBS/Cost center/profit center are suppresed. If suppresed you cant use this GL to post against the cost objects.
3) Try to use the same GL account and the same WBS element you used in SRM while creating the PO in R3 (to check for the error). I suspect, you will come up with the same error as what you got in SRM.
Generally this error will pop up if there are any mismatch between the field status groups assigned to the GL account and the cost object P (projects/WBS). Check for the field 'Network' in both of the field status groups.</b>
Also, There are 2 ways to determine GL in SRM.
1. Maintain GL codes for product categories & Account assignment in SPRO. With this relevant GL code will be picked in SRM for the selected product category.
SRM server-->Cross appln basic setting-->Acct assignment--->Define GL acct for product category
2. Maintain logic to determine GL code in BADI BBP_DETERMINE_ACCT. In this BADI use ITEM_DATA and ACCT_DATA tables in method DETERMINE_ACCOUNT.
If you need to overwrite these,you will need to implement the BADI "BBP_DETERMINE_ACCT" and method "DETERMINE_ACCOUNT".
In this method ,use the FM "MR_ACCOUNT_ASSIGNMENT" for the retreiving the G/L account from R/3.
Hope this will help.
Please reward suitable points.
Regards
- Atul