FF708 - Error in account determination: table & key & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FF - FI Function Module Messages

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Error in account determination: table & key & &

What causes this issue?

In the chart of accounts you are using, no rule was found for the
account key for determining the accounts to be posted to.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1

Procedure for System Administrators

Define the account determination rules for the specified account key in
Customizing for taxes on sales/purchases.
INCLUDE FI_NA_F5

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FF708 - Error in account determination: table & key & & ?

  The SAP error message FF708, which states "Error in account determination: table & key & &," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with automatic account determination in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the appropriate account for a specific transaction based on the configuration settings.
  Causes of FF708 Error
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary account determination configuration is missing or incomplete. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., the account determination table for a specific transaction type).
  
  
  Incorrect Key: The key specified in the error message may not correspond to any valid entry in the account determination tables. This could happen if the transaction type or other parameters are not set up correctly.
  
  
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be properly linked to the correct account determination settings.
  
  
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the account determination settings or related configuration, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Sometimes, the error can arise from missing or incorrect master data (e.g., customer/vendor accounts, material master data).
  
  
  Solutions to FF708 Error
  
  
  Check Account Determination Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Account Determination.
  Ensure that the necessary account determination settings are in place for the transaction type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review the Error Message Details:
  
  The error message will provide specific details about the table and key that are causing the issue. Use this information to identify the missing or incorrect configuration.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being used is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that all relevant master data (e.g., customer, vendor, material) is correctly set up and that the necessary accounts are assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on account determination for the type of transaction you are processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP FI expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for automatic account determination) to check the configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to account determination.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on account determination and related configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FF708 error in your SAP system.