How To Fix >0477 - Account number &1 for final recipient does not exist

>0477 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 477

• Message text: Account number &1 for final recipient does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0477 - Account number &1 for final recipient does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 0477 indicates that the account number specified for a final recipient does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, such as when processing payments or creating financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Number: The account number entered for the final recipient may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Account Not Created: The account number may not have been created in the system, meaning it does not exist in the relevant master data.
  Inactive Account: The account may exist but could be inactive or blocked, preventing its use in transactions.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues that resulted in missing or incorrect account numbers.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the requirements for the transaction being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Account Number: Check the account number entered for any typographical errors. Ensure