How To Fix F5507 - G/L account & is not defined in chart of accounts &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 507

• Message text: G/L account & is not defined in chart of accounts &

What causes this issue?

The general master data of the G/L account &v1& is not maintained in
the chart of accounts &v2&.

System Response

Error.

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entry or create the master record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5507 - G/L account & is not defined in chart of accounts & ?

  The SAP error message F5507 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account is not defined in the chart of accounts you are using. This error typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction that references a G/L account that has not been set up in the specified chart of accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The G/L account you are trying to use is not created in the chart of accounts assigned to the company code.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The company code may be assigned to a different chart of accounts than the one where the G/L account is defined.
  Inactive G/L Account: The G/L account may exist but is inactive or not available for the transaction type you are trying to perform.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or error in the G/L account number entered during the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the G/L account exists in the chart of accounts you are using.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create G/L Account:
  
  If the G/L account is missing, create it using transaction code FS00. Ensure you select the correct chart of accounts and company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts Assignment:
  
  Check the company code settings to ensure it is assigned to the correct chart of accounts. You can do this using transaction code OBY6.
  
  
  
  Check Account Status:
  
  Ensure that the G/L account is active and not blocked for postings. You can check this in the G/L account master record.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the G/L account number entered in the transaction for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  FBL3N: Display G/L Account Line Items (to check if the account has been used previously)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing G/L accounts and charts of accounts.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify G/L accounts in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5507 error and successfully post your transaction.