How To Fix ACC_SYSTEM004 - Accounting system name &1 is not valid

ACC_SYSTEM004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACC_SYSTEM - Messages in Package FINB_ACCOUNTING_SYSTEM

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Accounting system name &1 is not valid

What causes this issue?

The naming convention allows names for an accounting system to consist
of the following:
Letters
Digits
Underscores
The first character has to be a letter or a digit.

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?

Enter a valid name in accordance with the naming convention.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_SYSTEM004 - Accounting system name &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message ACC_SYSTEM004 indicates that the accounting system name specified is not valid. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or when integrating with other systems. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid System Name: The accounting system name provided does not exist in the system or is incorrectly entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the accounting system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified accounting system.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings related to the accounting system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the System Name:
  
  Verify that the accounting system name entered is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., OBY6 for company code settings).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the accounting system and ensure that it is properly