How To Fix F5459 - No G/L accounts are defined for bank & and payment method &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 459

• Message text: No G/L accounts are defined for bank & and payment method &

What causes this issue?

For the specified payment method &V2&, in combination with house bank
&V1&, you have not specified a G/L account to which the posting is to
be made under <DS:TRAN.OBZ5>bank selection</> (Goto -> Account
Determination).

System Response

Input not accepted.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries if they are incorrect. Otherwise ensure that the
missing bank selection details are added.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5459 - No G/L accounts are defined for bank & and payment method & ?

  The SAP error message F5459 ("No G/L accounts are defined for bank & and payment method &") typically occurs when there is a configuration issue related to the bank account and payment method settings in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary General Ledger (G/L) accounts associated with the specified bank and payment method combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The G/L accounts for the specified bank account and payment method have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Payment Method: The payment method being used may not be correctly set up for the specified bank account.
  Bank Account Not Assigned: The bank account may not be properly assigned to the company code or may not be active.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the bank account or payment method fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBVCU (for configuring payment methods in the company code).
  Ensure that the G/L accounts for the specified bank account and payment method are defined correctly.
  If they are missing, you will need to create or assign the appropriate G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Define G/L Accounts:
  
  Navigate to Transaction Code OBAY (for defining G/L accounts for payment methods).
  Ensure that the necessary G/L accounts (like bank clearing accounts, cash accounts, etc.) are assigned to the payment method and bank account combination.
  
  
  
  Verify Bank Account Settings:
  
  Use Transaction Code FI12 to check the bank account settings.
  Ensure that the bank account is active and properly assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Payment Method Configuration:
  
  Use Transaction Code OBBP to review the payment method settings.
  Ensure that the payment method is correctly configured for the company code and that it is linked to the correct bank account.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring payment methods and G/L accounts.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBVCU: Configuration of payment methods in the company code.
  OBAY: Define G/L accounts for payment methods.
  FI12: Maintain bank master data.
  OBBP: Payment method configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting (FI) to further investigate the configuration.