How To Fix 3G201 - &1 line items rejected: Account category &2 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 201

• Message text: &1 line items rejected: Account category &2 does not exist.

What causes this issue?

&V1& line items with account assignment type &V2& have been transferred
to the the function module HRPP_TRANSLATE_FICO. However, only values C,
D, F and K are permitted for this account assignment type.

System Response

These entries are skipped and are not processed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G201 - &1 line items rejected: Account category &2 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message 3G201 indicates that there are line items being rejected due to the account category specified not existing in the system. This error typically occurs during the posting of documents, such as invoices or journal entries, where the account category is either incorrectly specified or not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Account Category: The account category specified in the document does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect account category being used.
  Configuration Issues: The account category may not have been set up in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the account may not be properly maintained, leading to the account category not being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Category: Verify the account category specified in the document. Ensure that it is correctly entered and matches the existing account categories in the system.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and check if the account category is defined. If it is missing, you may need to create or activate it.
  Master Data Maintenance: Ensure that the relevant master data (such as G/L accounts, cost centers, etc.) is correctly maintained and that the account category is associated with the appropriate master data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific account categories and their configurations.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FS00 (to display/change G/L accounts) or OBD2 (to maintain account groups) to check the account categories.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the account categories and related master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.