How To Fix AC381 - Chart of accounts & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Chart of accounts & is not defined

What causes this issue?

Internal program error when calling transport

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 AC381 - Chart of accounts & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message AC381 typically indicates that there is an issue with the chart of accounts (CoA) configuration in the system. This error usually arises when a specific chart of accounts is not defined or is not properly assigned to the company code or the relevant financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Chart of Accounts: The specified chart of accounts is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The chart of accounts may not be assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the chart of accounts.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction where the error is occurring.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OB13 to check if the chart of accounts is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create it using the transaction code OBD4.
  
  
  
  Assign Chart of Accounts to Company Code:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to ensure that the chart of accounts is assigned to the relevant company code.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the transaction data you are entering to ensure that the correct chart of accounts is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to the chart of accounts setup for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the chart of accounts settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB13: Define Chart of Accounts
  OBD4: Create Chart of Accounts
  OBY6: Assign Chart of Accounts to Company Code
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message AC381.
  
  
  Consulting Help: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financials for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC381 error and ensure that the chart of accounts is properly configured in your SAP system.