How To Fix FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE002 - Chart of accounts &1 is invalid. Select a defined one.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE - Message for account determination

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Chart of accounts &1 is invalid. Select a defined one.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE002 - Chart of accounts &1 is invalid. Select a defined one. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE002 indicates that the chart of accounts specified in your transaction is invalid. This typically occurs when the system cannot find the chart of accounts you are trying to use, either because it has not been defined in the system or because it is not active for the company code you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts exists but is not active for the company code you are working with.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the chart of accounts code you entered.
  Configuration Issues: The chart of accounts may not be properly configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB13 (Define Chart of Accounts) to verify if the chart of accounts exists.
  Ensure that the chart of accounts code you are using is correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 (Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts) to check if the chart of accounts is assigned to the relevant company code.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the input for any typographical errors in the chart of accounts code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or if the chart of accounts should be available, consult with your SAP configuration team or administrator to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Use a Defined Chart of Accounts:
  
  If the chart of accounts you are trying to use is not valid, select a different chart of accounts that is defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB13: Define Chart of Accounts
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing charts of accounts and their configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify chart of accounts settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue with your transaction in SAP.