How To Fix ACC_GL_ACCOUNT021 - Account &1 / &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACC_GL_ACCOUNT - Messages for G/L accounts

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Account &1 / &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_GL_ACCOUNT021 - Account &1 / &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message ACC_GL_ACCOUNT021 indicates that there is an attempt to create a General Ledger (G/L) account that already exists in the system. The message typically includes the account number and the company code, which are represented by placeholders &1 and &2, respectively.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a G/L account that has already been defined in the system for the specified company code.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the master data for G/L accounts.
  The account might have been created in a different chart of accounts or company code, but the system is still preventing the creation due to the existing account in the specified context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Accounts:
  
  Use transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) to search for the account number in the specified company code.
  Verify if the account already exists. If it does, you may need to use that account instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that you are looking in the correct chart of accounts. If the account exists in a different chart of accounts, you may need to create it in the appropriate chart or use the existing one.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Account:
  
  If the account already exists and you need to make changes, you can modify the existing G/L account instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the account's purpose or usage, consult your organization's documentation or accounting policies to determine the correct account to use.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration or system upgrade, ensure that the data being imported does not contain duplicates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Data
  FSP0: Display G/L Account Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to G/L account creation.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for G/L account management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.