How To Fix 1E643 - Account &1: The account is not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 643

• Message text: Account &1: The account is not released

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E643 - Account &1: The account is not released ?

  The SAP error message 1E643 indicates that a specific account (denoted by &1) is not released for posting. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when trying to post a journal entry or execute a transaction that involves the specified account.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Account Blocked for Posting: The account may be blocked for certain types of postings (e.g., due to a configuration setting).
  Account Not Released: The account might not have been released for use in the current period or fiscal year.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the account.
  Account Type Restrictions: The account may be of a type that does not allow certain transactions (e.g., a balance sheet account may not allow certain types of postings).
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the chart of accounts or company code that restrict the use of the account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Status:
  
  Go to the account master data (transaction code FS00) and check if the account is blocked for posting.
  Ensure that the account is set up correctly for the intended transactions.
  
  
  
  Release the Account:
  
  If the account is not released, you may need to release it for the current period or fiscal year. This can typically be done in the account master data settings.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to post to the account. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the account is set up correctly in the chart of accounts and company code.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: Display/Change G/L Account Master Data
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to account management and posting procedures in the Financial Accounting module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.