How To Fix CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT011 - Company code &1 cannot be assigned to Chart of Accounts &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Company code &1 cannot be assigned to Chart of Accounts &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT011 - Company code &1 cannot be assigned to Chart of Accounts &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT011 indicates that a specific company code cannot be assigned to a particular Chart of Accounts (CoA). This error typically arises during the configuration of financial accounting settings in SAP, particularly when trying to link a company code to a Chart of Accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatibility: The company code you are trying to assign may already be linked to a different Chart of Accounts, or it may not be compatible with the Chart of Accounts you are trying to assign.
  Missing Configuration: The Chart of Accounts may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the assignment.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts).
  Verify if the company code is already assigned to another Chart of Accounts. If so, you may need to remove that assignment before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the Chart of Accounts you are trying to assign exists and is correctly configured. You can check this in transaction code OB13 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define Chart of Accounts).
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the company code and Chart of Accounts assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data that might be causing the issue. This may involve reviewing the configuration settings and ensuring that all necessary prerequisites are met.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to your version of SAP, as there may be version-specific considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  OB13: Define Chart of Accounts
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Configuration Guides: Review SAP configuration guides for Financial Accounting to ensure all steps have been followed correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully assign the company code to the desired Chart of Accounts.