How To Fix 8I223 - & G/L account is not identified in the General Ledger master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 223

• Message text: & G/L account is not identified in the General Ledger master

What causes this issue?

General Ledger (G/L) Account not yet created in the Accounting module
has been input. The other cause could be due to the Account
details not being maintained in the User Login Language wherever
relevant like for example A/c description text.

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?

Create the relevant General Ledger Account and also maintain Language
related data, if applicable.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8I223 - & G/L account is not identified in the General Ledger master ?

  The SAP error message 8I223 typically indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account is not identified in the General Ledger master data. This can occur during various transactions, such as posting a journal entry or executing a financial report, where the system cannot find the specified G/L account.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The G/L account you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Inactive G/L Account: The G/L account may exist but is marked as inactive or blocked for postings.
  Incorrect Account Type: The account may not be of the correct type for the transaction you are trying to perform (e.g., trying to post to a balance sheet account when a profit and loss account is required).
  Company Code Issues: The G/L account may not be assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Chart of Accounts: The G/L account may not be part of the chart of accounts assigned to the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the G/L account exists for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Activate/Unblock G/L Account:
  
  If the account exists but is inactive, you can activate it by editing the G/L account master record in FS00.
  
  
  
  Verify Account Type:
  
  Ensure that the G/L account is of the correct type for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the G/L account is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the G/L account master record.
  
  
  
  Review Chart of Accounts:
  
  Make sure that the G/L account is part of the chart of accounts assigned to your company code. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct G/L account to use, consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  OB13: Define Chart of Accounts
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for G/L account management and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.