How To Fix CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT201 - Company Code assignment &1 in G/L Account &2 already exists.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Company Code assignment &1 in G/L Account &2 already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT201 - Company Code assignment &1 in G/L Account &2 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT201 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a company code to a General Ledger (G/L) account. Specifically, it means that the combination of the specified company code and G/L account already exists in the system. This can occur when you attempt to create or modify a G/L account with a company code that is already assigned to that account.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the G/L account you are trying to create or modify is already assigned to the specified company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in data entry, where the same G/L account is being entered multiple times for the same company code.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may not allow for multiple assignments of the same G/L account to a company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Navigate to the G/L account master data in SAP and check if the G/L account is already assigned to the specified company code. You can do this by using transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record).
  Enter the G/L account number and the company code to see if it already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Assignment:
  
  If the G/L account is already assigned and you need to make changes, you can either modify the existing assignment or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  If you need to create a new G/L account, ensure that you are using a different account number.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to G/L account management for any specific guidelines or restrictions regarding account assignments.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations: 
  
  If your organization has custom configurations or enhancements in SAP, consult with your SAP Basis or ABAP team to ensure that there are no custom validations or checks that might be causing this issue.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify G/L accounts in the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Data
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT201 and successfully manage your G/L account assignments.