How To Fix 1E104 - General ledger group & does not exist in bank area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 104

• Message text: General ledger group & does not exist in bank area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E104 - General ledger group & does not exist in bank area & ?

  The SAP error message 1E104 indicates that a specified general ledger (G/L) account group does not exist in the specified bank area. This error typically arises during financial transactions involving bank accounts, such as when trying to post a transaction or when executing a report that involves bank-related data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account Group: The G/L account group specified in the transaction does not exist in the configuration for the specified bank area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The bank area may not be properly configured to include the necessary G/L account groups.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction that references the G/L account group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for bank accounting in SAP.
  Verify that the G/L account group in question is defined for the specified bank area.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it or assign the correct G/L account group to the bank area.
  
  
  
  Transaction Code: Use transaction code OBYA to check the bank area settings and ensure that the G/L account group is correctly assigned.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction or report that triggered the error.
  Ensure that the G/L account group is correctly entered and corresponds to an existing group in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or finance team for guidance on the correct setup.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Bank Area: In SAP, a bank area is a specific organizational unit that represents a bank or a group of banks. Each bank area can have its own set of G/L accounts.
  G/L Account Groups: These are used to categorize G/L accounts for reporting and management purposes. Each G/L account must belong to a specific account group.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (G/L Account Master Data), OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods), and OBYA (Assign G/L Account Groups to Bank Areas) for managing G/L accounts and bank configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.