How To Fix FB220 - Chart of accounts & has not been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Chart of accounts & has not been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB220 - Chart of accounts & has not been created ?

  The SAP error message FB220 indicates that a chart of accounts (CoA) has not been created for the specified company code. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a financial transaction or access financial data without having a valid chart of accounts set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Chart of Accounts: The primary cause of this error is that the chart of accounts has not been defined for the company code you are working with.
  Incorrect Company Code: You may be trying to access a company code that does not have a chart of accounts assigned.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the financial accounting module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FB220 error, you need to create or assign a chart of accounts to the relevant company code. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Create a Chart of Accounts:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Individual Processing > Create.
  Create a new chart of accounts if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Assign the Chart of Accounts to the Company Code:
  
  In the same IMG area, navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Individual Processing > Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts.
  Assign the created chart of accounts to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the chart of accounts is correctly configured and that all necessary settings are in place.
  Verify that the company code is correctly set up and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (to define the chart of accounts) and OBY2 (to assign the chart of accounts to a company code).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring the chart of accounts and company codes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.