How To Fix 1G237 - &2 (&1): Account for detail data does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1G - BKK: Konditionen

• Message number: 237

• Message text: &2 (&1): Account for detail data does not exist

What causes this issue?

When executing account balancing net interest income is produced for
the account.
The account is not however in the accoutn balancing work area.
There is however data inconsistency between the account balancing work
tables, e.g. The account may show a failure within balancing (not
release conditions, posting not possible) but not be blocked properly.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Restart balancing or to be more precise carry out a restart.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1G237 - &2 (&1): Account for detail data does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 1G237 (or 1G237 &2 (&1)) indicates that the system is unable to find an account for the detail data you are trying to process. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, where the system expects a specific account to exist in the chart of accounts but cannot find it.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Account: The account you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the account number or the account not being created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The account may not be properly configured in the relevant financial module (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, etc.).
  Inactive Account: The account might exist but is marked as inactive or has been deleted.
  Chart of Accounts Issues: The account may not be part of the chart of accounts assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the account.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Account Existence:
  
  Check if the account number you are using is correct.
  Use transaction code FS00 to search for the account in the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Account:
  
  If the account does not exist, create it using transaction code FS00.
  If the account exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the account is part of the chart of accounts assigned to your company code. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the account is properly configured for the relevant financial processes. This may involve checking settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the account. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Data
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  OBD2: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 1G237.