How To Fix FC401 - Specify a chart of accounts that exists

FC401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Specify a chart of accounts that exists

What causes this issue?

You have specified &V1& as the target chart of accounts. This chart of
accounts.
A new chart of accounts can only be created if you selected the option
"Accounts in chart of accounts".

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC401 - Specify a chart of accounts that exists ?

  The SAP error message FC401, "Specify a chart of accounts that exists," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a financial transaction or configuration that requires a valid chart of accounts (CoA) to be specified, but the system cannot find the CoA you have entered. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation of a new company code, posting a financial document, or configuring financial settings.
  Causes of FC401 Error
  
  Non-Existent Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The chart of accounts may not be properly assigned to the company code or the relevant organizational unit.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the chart of accounts code you entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified chart of accounts.
  Inactive Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts may exist but