How To Fix CK197 - G/L account & & does not exist

CK197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 197

• Message text: G/L account & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

G/L account &V1& &V2& is missing.

How to fix this error?

This G/L account must be maintained; please contact your system
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK197 - G/L account & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CK197 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs during processes related to cost accounting, such as when trying to post a cost center or internal order that references a G/L account that has not been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The G/L account referenced in the transaction is not created in the system.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account may have been incorrectly assigned in the configuration or during the transaction entry.
  Inactive G/L Account: The G/L account may exist but is marked as inactive or not available for the relevant company code or controlling area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area or company code that prevent the G/L account from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Creation:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if