How To Fix FB214 - Account type & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Account type & is not defined

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.

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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 that the account type is correctly assigned to the relevant chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Account Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code FS00 to check the master data of the account you are trying to post to. Ensure that the account type is correctly assigned.
  If the account does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the account type is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the configuration settings for the company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBD4: Define Account Types
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Data
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on account types and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FB214 error message in SAP.