F5021 - Account type & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Account type & not defined

What causes this issue?

Account type "&v1&" is not supported in the transaction you have
selected.

System Response

It is not possible to carry out processing.

How to fix this error?

This is a system error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5021 - Account type & not defined ?

  The SAP error message F5021, which states "Account type & not defined," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account assignments in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a definition for the specified account type in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The account type referenced in the transaction is not defined in the system. This could be due to a missing entry in the configuration settings for financial accounting.
  Incorrect Account Type: The account type may have been incorrectly specified in the transaction or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, the account type may not have been included or properly transported.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the account type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Define Account Types.
  Ensure that the account type in question is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Account Type in Transaction:
  
  Review the transaction where the error occurred to ensure that the correct account type is being used.
  If the account type is incorrect, update it to a valid one.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary configurations were included.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has access to the account type in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message F5021.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (to check the fiscal year variant) or FS00 (to display G/L account master data) to further investigate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the F5021 error and implement a solution to resolve it.