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

F5106 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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.