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3497276 - Derivation of debtor ID in Journal Entry Voucher Upload via Excel

Symptom

You uploaded a Journal Entry Voucher from Excel and notice it is showing debtor ID data in the corresponding Journal Entry even though this field is not maintained in the Excel file.

 

Environment

SAP Business ByDesign 

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Go to the General Ledger Work Center.
  2. Select Journal Entry Vouchers.
  3. Search for ID XXX(XXX represents the ID of the Journal Entry Voucher) and open it.
  4. Click on the Journal Entry link.

Result: The Field debtor ID is filled in.

 

Cause

In this specific case, the debtor ID is derived from the project.

To find debtor details you can follow the below navigation:

Click on Project ID >> Sales Tracking >> Document flow >> Sales Order (In the sales order, under the Account details: Debtor name is mentioned).

Or Project ID >> Customer details, it is showing the debtor details.

Resolution

Standard system behaviour. Consult the Cause section for the understanding of the derivation.

Keywords

Debtor derivation , KBA , SRD-FIN-GL , General Ledger , Problem

Product

SAP Business ByDesign 2405