How To Fix F5A471 - Account ID &1 does not exist for house bank ID &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Account ID &1 does not exist for house bank ID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A471 - Account ID &1 does not exist for house bank ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message F5A471 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a house bank in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find the specified account ID for the given house bank ID. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account ID: The account ID specified in the transaction does not exist in the system for the given house bank ID.
  Incorrect Configuration: The house bank may not be properly configured in the system, or the account ID may not have been assigned to the house bank.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the account ID or house bank ID entered in the transaction.
  Inactive or Deleted Account: The account ID may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Account ID and House Bank ID:
  
  Check the account ID and house bank ID for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the account ID is correctly entered in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check House Bank Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI12 (House Bank) to review the configuration of the house bank.
  Ensure that the account ID is correctly assigned to the house bank ID in question.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Account ID:
  
  If the account ID does not exist, you may need to create it. Use transaction code FI12 to add the account ID to the house bank.
  If the account ID exists but is not linked to the house bank, you can update the configuration to include it.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Accounts:
  
  If the account ID was previously active but is now inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new account ID.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI12: House Bank Configuration
  OBHB: House Bank Configuration in Financial Accounting
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods (to ensure that the period is open for transactions)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring house banks and managing account IDs.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify house bank configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message F5A471 in SAP.