How To Fix FCO_SFIN079 - Profile &3: Target account &1 does not belong to chart of accounts &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SFIN - FI-CO Simplified Financials

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Profile &3: Target account &1 does not belong to chart of accounts &2

What causes this issue?

Target accounts &V1& used for splitting must be assigned to chart of
accounts &V2& because chart of accounts &V2& is assigned to profile &V3&
. The target account &V1& is not assigned to chart of accounts &V2&.
Saving not possible.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Replace target account &V1& for profile &V3& by a correct account
assigned to chart of accounts &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_SFIN079 - Profile &3: Target account &1 does not belong to chart of accounts &2 ?

  The SAP error message FCO_SFIN079 indicates that there is a mismatch between the target account and the chart of accounts in the financial transaction you are trying to process. Specifically, the error message states that the target account (account number &1) does not belong to the specified chart of accounts (&2) for the profile (&3).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The target account you are trying to use is not defined in the chart of accounts that is currently being used for the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the chart of accounts is not properly assigned to the company code or the account is not correctly mapped.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error in the account number or the chart of accounts being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Account and Chart of Accounts:
  
  Check the target account number (&1) in the SAP system to ensure it is correctly defined in the chart of accounts (&2).
  Use transaction code FS00 to display the account master data and confirm that it is assigned to the correct chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly assigned to the chart of accounts. You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Edit G/L Account Centrally.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Profile:
  
  Check the transaction profile (&3) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that it allows the use of the specified chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to a data entry mistake, correct the account number or chart of accounts in the transaction you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the accounts, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Display/Change G/L Account Master Data
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to 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 access and modify account and chart of accounts settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your financial transaction in SAP.