How To Fix AC159 - Account &1 not defined in chart of accounts &2

AC159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Account &1 not defined in chart of accounts &2

What causes this issue?

Account &V1&, which you entered, is not defined in chart of accounts
&V2&.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC159 - Account &1 not defined in chart of accounts &2 ?

  The SAP error message AC159, which states "Account &1 not defined in chart of accounts &2," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction to a general ledger account that has not been defined in the specified chart of accounts. This can happen in various modules, such as Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or General Ledger Accounting (FI-GL).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Definition: The account you are trying to use (represented by &1) is not defined in the specified chart of accounts (represented by &2).
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts being used for the transaction may not be the correct one for the company code or the account type.
  Account Deactivation: The account may have been deactivated or marked for deletion in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that prevent the account from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record)