How To Fix 1E379 - Account &1/&2 is neither active nor in status 'new'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 379

• Message text: Account &1/&2 is neither active nor in status 'new'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E379 - Account &1/&2 is neither active nor in status 'new' ?

  The SAP error message 1E379 indicates that the specified account (in this case, represented by placeholders &1 and &2) is neither active nor in a status of 'new'. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when trying to perform operations on an account that is not in a valid state for the action being attempted.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Account: The account you are trying to use has been marked as inactive in the system.
  Account Not Created: The account may not have been created properly or is not in a 'new' status, meaning it hasn't been fully set up for use.
  Status Issues: The account might be in a status that does not allow transactions, such as being blocked or in a pending state.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the account settings or in the financial structure that prevent the account from being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Status: 
  
  Go to the account master data in SAP and check the status of the account. Ensure that it is marked as active.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FS00 for G/L accounts) and entering the account number to view its details.
  
  
  
  Activate the Account: 
  
  If the account is inactive, you may need to activate it. This typically involves changing the status in the account master data.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to account statuses.
  
  
  
  Create a New Account: 
  
  If the account does not exist, you may need to create a new account with the appropriate settings and status.
  Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., FS00) to create a new account.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings for the account type in the financial module to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or financial team if you suspect configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error message and related troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (G/L Account Master Data), FSP0 (Change G/L Account), and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP environment.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify account statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes available.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.