How To Fix FH016 - Chart of accounts & not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Chart of accounts & not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH016 - Chart of accounts & not defined ?

  The SAP error message FH016, which states "Chart of accounts & not defined," typically occurs when the system cannot find a valid chart of accounts for the specified company code or when the chart of accounts has not been properly configured in the system. This error can arise in various financial transactions, such as posting documents or running reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Chart of Accounts: The specified chart of accounts has not been defined in the system for the company code you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The chart of accounts may not be assigned to the company code in the configuration settings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the chart of accounts code being used.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Edit Chart of Accounts List.
  Ensure that the chart of accounts you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Chart of Accounts to Company Code:
  
  In the same SPRO path, check if the chart of accounts is assigned to the relevant company code.
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Edit Chart of Accounts List > Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts.
  Make sure the company code is linked to the correct chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the chart of accounts code you are entering in your transaction to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the chart of accounts was recently transported, verify that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that may be required for your environment.