How To Fix F2081 - G/L account & does not exist in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 081

• Message text: G/L account & does not exist in company code &

What causes this issue?

G/L account &V1& you entered as a reconciliation account is not defined
in company code &V2&.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Create G/L account &V1& in company code &V2& if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2081 - G/L account & does not exist in company code & ?

  The SAP error message F2081 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account does not exist in the specified company code. This error typically occurs during financial transactions, such as posting a journal entry, when the system cannot find the specified G/L account in the context of the given company code.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent G/L Account: The G/L account you are trying to use has not been created in the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The G/L account exists, but it is not assigned to the company code you are using.
  Inactive G/L Account: The G/L account may exist but is marked as inactive or blocked for postings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the G/L account number or company code entered during the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Creation:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the G/L account exists for the specified company code.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create G/L Account:
  
  If the G/L account is missing, create it using transaction code FS00. Ensure you enter the correct company code and fill in all required fields.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Assignment:
  
  If the G/L account exists but is not assigned to the company code, you may need to create a new account or modify the existing one to include the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Check Account Status:
  
  Ensure that the G/L account is active and not blocked for postings. You can check this in the G/L account master record.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the G/L account number and company code entered in the transaction to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about creating or modifying G/L accounts, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Record
  FBL3N: Display G/L Account Line Items
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify G/L accounts in SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines for creating and managing G/L accounts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F2081 error and successfully post your financial transactions.