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

EP005 - Overview

• 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:
  
  
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