How To Fix EP005 - Chart of accounts '&' '&' not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EP - Messages for Posting Area

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Chart of accounts '&' '&' not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EP005 - Chart of accounts '&' '&' not available ?

  The SAP error message EP005, which states "Chart of accounts '&' '&' not available," typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified chart of accounts in the configuration. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of financial documents, when trying to access financial reports, or when performing other financial transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The specified chart of accounts may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: The chart of accounts may not be properly configured or assigned to the company code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the chart of accounts may not have been transferred correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified chart of accounts.
  Environment Issues: The error may occur in a specific environment (e.g., development, testing, production) where the chart of accounts is not available.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts: Verify that the chart of accounts exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Master Data ? G/L Accounts ? Chart of Accounts.
  Ensure that the chart of accounts you are trying to use is listed.
  
  
  
  Assign Chart of Accounts to Company Code: Ensure that the chart of accounts is assigned to the relevant company code:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Master Data ? G/L Accounts ? Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts.
  Check if the company code is linked to the correct chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the chart of accounts. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  Review Data Migration: If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that the chart of accounts was included and correctly set up.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (to check company code settings) and OBD4 (to check chart of accounts settings) to navigate directly to the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EP005 error and implement the appropriate solution.