How To Fix 64901 - G/L account &1 invalid in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 901

• Message text: G/L account &1 invalid in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64901 - G/L account &1 invalid in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message "64901 G/L account &1 invalid in company code &2" indicates that the General Ledger (G/L) account specified (represented by &1) is not valid for the specified company code (represented by &2). This error typically occurs during financial transactions or postings when the system cannot find the G/L account in the context of the specified company code.
  Causes:
  
  G/L Account Not Created: The G/L account may not have been created for the specified company code.
  Inactive G/L Account: The G/L account might be inactive or blocked for postings in the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not aligned with the G/L account.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the G/L account in the context of the company code may be missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the G/L account in the specified company code.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Creation:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the G/L account exists for the specified company code.
  If it does not exist, create the G/L account for the company code.
  
  
  
  Check G/L Account Status:
  
  Ensure that the G/L account is active and not blocked for postings. You can check this in the G/L account master record.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Double-check the company code being used in the transaction. Ensure it is the correct one associated with the G/L account.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data for the G/L account is complete and correctly configured for the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the G/L account in the specified company code. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Record
  FBL3N: Display G/L Account Line Items
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to G/L accounts and company codes.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and profiles are correctly set up to allow access to the necessary G/L accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message "64901 G/L account &1 invalid in company code &2".