How To Fix /EACC/MSG_ACC_ENGINE020 - Accounting system &1 was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /EACC/MSG_ACC_ENGINE -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Accounting system &1 was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /EACC/MSG_ACC_ENGINE020 - Accounting system &1 was not found ?

  The SAP error message /EACC/MSG_ACC_ENGINE020 Accounting system &1 was not found typically indicates that the system is unable to locate the specified accounting system in the configuration. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the execution of financial transactions or when trying to access accounting-related functionalities.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The accounting system may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Missing Entries: The accounting system might not exist in the database or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified accounting system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the accounting system may not have been correctly set up.
  System Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the accounting system is correctly defined.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and check the relevant entries.
  
  
  
  Verify Existence:
  
  Check if the accounting system exists in the system by using transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code) or OBY1 (for controlling area).
  Ensure that the accounting system is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the accounting system. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, verify that all necessary data was migrated correctly and that the accounting system is included.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for configuration and troubleshooting, such as SPRO, OBY1, OBY6, and SE11 (for data dictionary).
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.