How To Fix F8104 - Chart of accounts was not transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F8 -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Chart of accounts was not transferred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F8104 - Chart of accounts was not transferred ?

  The SAP error message F8104, which states "Chart of accounts was not transferred," typically occurs during the process of posting financial transactions or during the configuration of financial accounting settings. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or recognize the chart of accounts that is supposed to be associated with the company code or the transaction being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Chart of Accounts Assignment: The chart of accounts may not be assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code being used may not have a valid chart of accounts assigned to it.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the chart of accounts may not have been properly transferred or configured.
  Configuration Errors: There may be errors in the configuration settings related to financial accounting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the chart of accounts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare for Migration > Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts).
  Ensure that the chart of accounts is correctly assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY2 to check the company code settings and ensure that the correct chart of accounts is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that the chart of accounts was included and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting module to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific configuration and setup of the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY2, OBY6, and FS00 (for G/L account maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the F8104 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.