How To Fix ACC_GL_ACCOUNT024 - Account name &1 / &2 / &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Account name &1 / &2 / &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_GL_ACCOUNT024 - Account name &1 / &2 / &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ACC_GL_ACCOUNT024 indicates that the specified General Ledger (G/L) account does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to post a transaction to a G/L account that has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Account: The G/L account you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Inactive Account: The account may exist but is marked as inactive or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Account Number: There may be a typo or incorrect account number being used in the transaction.
  Company Code Issues: The account may not be defined for the specific company code you are working with.
  Chart of Accounts: The account may not be included in the chart of accounts assigned to the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the account exists for the relevant company code.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create G/L Account:
  
  If the account does not exist, create it using transaction code FS00. Ensure you fill in all required fields, including the account type, company code, and chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Account Status:
  
  If the account exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new active account.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the G/L account is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the 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.
  
  
  
  Correct Posting:
  
  Double-check the transaction you are trying to post to ensure that the correct account number is being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  OB13: Define Chart of Accounts
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify G/L accounts.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for creating and managing G/L accounts.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further investigation.