How To Fix FAC_MAINT_COA016 - The Altv Acct Nmbr of Company Code &1 is not copied to the new acct &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_MAINT_COA - message for maintenance chart of account

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The Altv Acct Nmbr of Company Code &1 is not copied to the new acct &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_MAINT_COA016 - The Altv Acct Nmbr of Company Code &1 is not copied to the new acct &2. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_MAINT_COA016 indicates that there is an issue with the copying of the alternative account number for a company code when creating or modifying a general ledger account. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with the chart of accounts.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to copy the alternative account number from an existing account to a new account, but it cannot find a valid alternative account number for the specified company code. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The alternative account number is not maintained for the existing account.
  The company code specified does not have an alternative account number set up.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the chart of accounts or the account master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Account Data:
  
  Go to the account master data for the existing account (the one you are trying to copy from) and verify if the alternative account number is maintained for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Maintain Alternative Account Number:
  
  If the alternative account number is missing, you need to maintain it. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the account master data transaction (e.g., FS00).
  Enter the account number and company code.
  Go to the "Control Data" or "Additional Data" tab and enter the alternative account number.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly configured and that it is linked to the appropriate chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Chart of Accounts:
  
  Make sure that the chart of accounts is properly set up and that all necessary accounts are included.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or modify the account again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) to view and maintain account data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on maintaining account master data and understanding alternative account numbers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.