How To Fix FB583 - G/L acct text is missing for chart/accts & G/L acct &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 583

• Message text: G/L acct text is missing for chart/accts & G/L acct &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB583 - G/L acct text is missing for chart/accts & G/L acct & ?

  The SAP error message FB583 indicates that there is a missing General Ledger (G/L) account text for a specific chart of accounts and G/L account combination. This error typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction that requires a description or text for the G/L account, but that text has not been maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account Text: The primary cause of this error is that the G/L account in question does not have a description or text maintained in the system for the specified chart of accounts.
  Incorrect Configuration: The chart of accounts may not be properly configured, or the G/L account may not be assigned to the correct chart of accounts.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the G/L account texts may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FB583 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Maintain G/L Account Text:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record).
  Enter the G/L account number and the chart of accounts.
  Check if the "Short Text" and "Long Text" fields are filled in. If they are empty, enter the appropriate text.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the G/L account is assigned to the correct chart of accounts. You can check this in the same FS00 transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, verify that all necessary data, including G/L account texts, was migrated correctly. You may need to re-import or manually enter missing texts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required texts or the configuration, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Define Chart of Accounts
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to G/L account texts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FB583 error and successfully post your transaction.