How To Fix FB214 - Account type & is not defined


FB214 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FB - Batch Programs

  • Message number: 214

  • Message text: Account type & is not defined

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  • What causes this issue?

    Only postings in the area of the account types S (G/L accounts), D
    (customers), and K (vendors) are allowed for recurring documents in the
    present version.
    The following recurring document, however, contains a line item with
    account type &V1&:
    company code: &V2&
    document number: &V3&
    fiscal year: &V4&

    System Response

    Termination of processing.

    How to fix this error?

    Do not carry out or delete those recurring documents which are not in
    the area allowed.
    To delete a recurring document, the deletion indicator must be set in
    the recurring entry data of the reference document. Documents with a
    deletion indicator are no longer selected from the program when
    creating actual documents from recurring documents.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB214 - Account type & is not defined ?
    The SAP error message FB214, which states "Account type & is not defined," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction in SAP that involves an account type that has not been properly defined in the system. This error can arise in various financial transactions, such as posting to a general ledger account, vendor account, or customer account.
    
    Cause: Missing Account Type Definition: The account type you are trying to use (e.g., asset, liability, equity, revenue, expense) is not defined in the system.
    Configuration Issues: The account type may not be configured correctly in the chart of accounts or may not be assigned to the relevant company code. Incorrect Account Assignment: The account you are trying to use may not be assigned to the correct account type in the system.
    Solution: Check Account Type Configuration: Go to the transaction code OBD4 (for defining account types) and verify if the account type in question is defined. Ensure

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