How To Fix FAP_ICO012 - G/L account &2 doesn't exist in chart of accounts &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAP_ICO - Message for Inter Company in AP Area

• Message number: 012

• Message text: G/L account &2 doesn't exist in chart of accounts &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAP_ICO012 - G/L account &2 doesn't exist in chart of accounts &1. ?

  The SAP error message FAP_ICO012 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account specified in a transaction does not exist in the specified chart of accounts. This error typically arises during financial postings or when trying to access financial data related to a G/L account that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent G/L Account: The G/L account you are trying to use has not been created in the specified chart of accounts.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts being referenced may not be the one where the G/L account is defined.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the G/L account number or chart of accounts.
  Account Deactivation: The G/L account may have been deactivated or marked for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify G/L Account: Check if the G/L account number exists in the specified chart of accounts. You can do this by navigating to the G/L account master data in SAP:
  
  Use transaction code FS00 to display the G/L account.
  Enter the chart of accounts and the G/L account number to see if it exists.
  
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts: Ensure that you are using the correct chart of accounts. You can verify the chart of accounts assigned to your company code using transaction code OBY6.
  
  
  Create G/L Account: If the G/L account does not exist, you may need to create it:
  
  Use transaction code FS00 to create a new G/L account.
  Ensure that you assign it to the correct chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If there is a typographical error, correct the G/L account number in your transaction.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about creating or modifying G/L accounts, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change/Display G/L Account Master Data
  OBY6: Define Chart of Accounts
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing G/L accounts and charts of accounts.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify G/L accounts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FAP_ICO012 and ensure that the G/L account is correctly set up in the system.