How To Fix F2002 - Account &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Account &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2002 - Account &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message F2002, which states "Account &1 does not exist," typically occurs when a financial transaction is attempted using a general ledger (G/L) account that is not recognized by the system. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of Error F2002
  
  Account Not Created: The G/L account specified in the transaction has not been created in the system.
  Account Deactivated: The account may exist but has been marked as inactive or deleted.
  Incorrect Account Number: There may be a typographical error in the account number entered in the transaction.
  Company Code Issues: The account may not be valid for the specific company code being used in the transaction.
  Chart of Accounts: The account may not be part of the chart of accounts assigned to the company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the account.
  
  Solutions to Error F2002
  
  
  Verify Account Existence:
  
  Check if the G/L account exists in the system by navigating to the G/L account master data (Transaction Code: FS00).
  Ensure that the account is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the G/L account is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the account master data.
  
  
  
  Correct Account Number:
  
  Double-check the account number entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the G/L account is part of the chart of accounts assigned to the company code in question.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the G/L account. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53.
  
  
  
  Create or Reactivate Account:
  
  If the account does not exist, create it using Transaction Code FS00.
  If the account is inactive, consider reactivating it if it is still needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Data
  FS01: Create G/L Account
  FS02: Change G/L Account
  FS03: Display G/L Account
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing G/L accounts and troubleshooting common errors.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the F2002 error and implement the appropriate solution.