How To Fix FE038 - Account & does not exist in corporate chart of accounts &

FE038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 038

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE038 - Account & does not exist in corporate chart of accounts & ?

  The SAP error message FE038, which states "Account & does not exist in corporate chart of accounts &," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction using a general ledger (G/L) account that is not defined in the specified chart of accounts. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during journal entries, invoice postings, or other financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The G/L account you are trying to use has not been created in the corporate chart of accounts.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The transaction is being processed under the wrong chart of accounts, which does not include the specified G/L account.
  Account Deactivation: The account may have been deactivated or marked for deletion.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the account number being entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Creation:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the account exists in the corporate chart