How To Fix CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT001 - G/L account &2 in chart of accounts &1 doesn't exist

CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT - Message Class for G/L Account Management

• Message number: 001

• Message text: G/L account &2 in chart of accounts &1 doesn't exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT001 - G/L account &2 in chart of accounts &1 doesn't exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT001 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account specified in a transaction does not exist in the specified chart of accounts. This error typically occurs when trying to post a transaction that references a G/L account that has not been created or is not active in the specified chart of accounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent G/L Account: The G/L account you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The G/L account exists, but it is not assigned to the chart of accounts you are using for the transaction.
  Inactive G/L Account: The G/L account may exist but is marked as inactive or has been deleted.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the G/L account number or chart of accounts in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Creation:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the G/L account exists in the