How To Fix CK387 - No G/L account for & on &

CK387 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 387

• Message text: No G/L account for & on &

What causes this issue?

The G/L account determined automatically for external activities for
material &V3& does not exist for the date &V2& specified.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for automatic account determination for 'FRL'
(external activity).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK387 - No G/L account for & on & ?

  The SAP error message CK387 ("No G/L account for & on &") typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and material management when the system cannot find a General Ledger (G/L) account for a specific transaction or posting. This error can arise during various processes, such as when trying to post a goods movement, create a cost center, or perform a valuation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account Assignment: The most common cause is that the G/L account has not been assigned in the relevant configuration settings for the material or cost element.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the account determination may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Inactive Account: The G/L account may be inactive or not available for the specific transaction type.
  Missing Account Assignment in Master Data: The material master or cost center may not have the necessary account assignment details filled in.
  Transaction Type Not Defined: The transaction type being used