How To Fix FE022 - Account & does not exist in chart of accounts &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Account & does not exist in chart of accounts &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE022 - Account & does not exist in chart of accounts & ?

  The SAP error message FE022 indicates that the specified account does not exist in the chart of accounts you are trying to use. This error typically occurs during financial transactions, such as posting journal entries or creating financial documents, when the system cannot find the account in the specified chart of accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Account Not Created: The account you are trying to use has not been created in the chart of accounts.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The account exists, but it is not part of the chart of accounts that is currently being used for the transaction.
  Inactive Account: The account may have been created but is marked as inactive or blocked.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or error in the account number entered in the transaction.
  Company Code Issues: The account may not be assigned to the company code you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the account exists in the relevant chart of accounts.
  Ensure that you are looking in the correct chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Create the Account:
  
  If the account does not exist, you can create it using transaction code FS00. Make sure to assign it to the correct chart of accounts and company code.
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the chart of accounts you are using in your transaction is the correct one. You can check this in the configuration settings or in the transaction itself.
  
  
  
  Check Account Status:
  
  If the account exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it. This can also be done in transaction code FS00.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the account number you entered for any typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the account is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the account master record.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Define Chart of Accounts
  OBD4: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing G/L accounts and charts of accounts.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify G/L accounts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FE022 error and successfully process your financial transactions in SAP.