How To Fix ACC_GL_ACCOUNT026 - Account group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Account group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_GL_ACCOUNT026 - Account group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ACC_GL_ACCOUNT026 indicates that the account group specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a General Ledger (G/L) account, and the account group you are referencing is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Account Group: The account group you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The account group may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the account group code you are entering.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified account group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Group:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD4 (for G/L account groups) or OBY6 (for company code settings) to check if the account group exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using transaction code OBC4 (for creating account groups).
  
  
  
  Create Account Group:
  
  If the account group is missing, create a new account group by following these steps:
  
  Go to transaction code OBC4.
  Enter the required details for the new account group (like name, number range, etc.).
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the account group code you are entering for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the account group. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the account group settings, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP administrator for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBD4: Display/Change G/L Account Groups
  OBC4: Create G/L Account Groups
  OBY6: Company Code Global Parameters
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to account groups.
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 to ensure proper access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message ACC_GL_ACCOUNT026 and successfully work with the G/L account groups in SAP.