How To Fix F5106 - G/L account & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 106

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

What causes this issue?

A line item is to be posted to the non-existant G/L account &V1&
in company code &V2&.

System Response

The invalid account number is rejected.

How to fix this error?

If you have entered the account number, correct your entry.
If the account number was rejected when the system created automatic
postings, check which postings it may concern by means of the
business transaction. Contact the system administrator to correct the
account determination for the affected transaction.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5106 - G/L account & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message F5106 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs during financial postings or when trying to access financial reports that involve G/L accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect G/L Account Number: The G/L account number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Account Not Created: The G/L account may not have been created in the system.
  Account Deactivated: The G/L account may have been deactivated or marked for deletion.
  Company Code Issues: The G/L account may not be assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Chart of Accounts: The G/L account may not be part of the chart of accounts assigned to the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify G/L Account Number: Check the G/L account number for any typographical errors. Ensure that you are using the correct account number.
  Create the G/L Account: If the account does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done through the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record).
  Check Account Status: If the account exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or check with your finance team to understand why it is inactive.
  Company Code Assignment: Ensure that the G/L account is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the G/L account master data.
  Review Chart of Accounts: Make sure that the G/L account is part of the chart of accounts that is assigned to your company code. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Data
  FS03: Display G/L Account Master Data
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify G/L accounts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines related to G/L account management.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.