How To Fix F4806 - Account & (credit) not created in chart of accounts &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Account & (credit) not created in chart of accounts &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4806 - Account & (credit) not created in chart of accounts & ?

  The SAP error message F4806 indicates that an account (either a debit or credit account) has not been created in the specified chart of accounts. This error typically arises during financial transactions when the system cannot find the required account in the chart of accounts defined for the company code.
  Cause:
  
  Account Not Created: The most common cause is that the account you are trying to use has not been created in the chart of accounts.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The account may exist, but it is not part of the chart of accounts assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Inactive Account: The account might exist but could be marked as inactive or blocked for posting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings that prevent the account from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Account:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) to create the account.
  Ensure that you select the correct chart of accounts and company code when creating the account.
  Fill in all required fields and save the record.
  
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts Assignment:
  
  Verify that the account you are trying to use is part of the chart of accounts assigned to your company code.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  
  
  
  Review Account Status:
  
  If the account exists, check if it is active. You can do this by viewing the account in FS00 and checking the status.
  If it is inactive, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the chart of accounts and account settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Define Chart of Accounts
  OBD4: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating G/L accounts and managing chart of accounts.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify G/L accounts in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F4806 error and successfully process your financial transactions.