How To Fix FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE117 - Enter or choose a G/L account.á

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE - Message for account determination

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Enter or choose a G/L account.á

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE117 - Enter or choose a G/L account.á ?

  The SAP error message FAC_ACC_DET_MESSAGE117 typically indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account needs to be entered or selected in a specific transaction or process. This error often occurs in the context of financial postings, asset accounting, or when dealing with financial documents that require a G/L account to be specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a G/L account in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that it expects a G/L account to be specified, but the configuration does not allow for the entry of a valid account.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select G/L accounts.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the G/L account field or entered an invalid account.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a G/L Account: Ensure that you enter a valid G/L account in the required field. You can either type the account number directly or use the search function (F4) to select from a list of available accounts.
  Check Configuration: If you are responsible for system configuration, verify that the settings for the relevant transaction or module are correct and that G/L accounts are properly defined.
  Review Authorizations: If you suspect that authorization issues may be causing the problem, check with your SAP security administrator to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and select G/L accounts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction you are working with to understand the requirements for G/L account entry.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes related to financial accounting, such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry), F-02 (Post Document), or others.
  G/L Account Master Data: Ensure that the G/L accounts you are trying to use are active and properly configured in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message or related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your financial transactions in SAP.