How To Fix FH185 - No account groups are defined in chart of accounts &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 185

• Message text: No account groups are defined in chart of accounts &1

What causes this issue?

No <DS:DE.KTOKS>account groups</> have been defined in
<DS:GLOS.3526B884AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>chart of accounts</> &V1&.

System Response

No G/L account master records can be edited.

How to fix this error?

Define at least one account group in chart of accounts &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH185 - No account groups are defined in chart of accounts &1 ?

  The SAP error message FH185, which states "No account groups are defined in chart of accounts &1," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or manage accounts in the Financial Accounting (FI) module without the necessary account groups being defined for the specified chart of accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Groups: The primary cause of this error is that the account groups have not been defined for the specified chart of accounts. Account groups are essential for categorizing general ledger accounts and are required for various financial transactions.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts specified in the transaction may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the financial accounting module.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FH185 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Account Groups:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparations > Define Account Groups.
  Ensure that account groups are defined for the relevant chart of accounts. If not, create the necessary account groups.
  
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts:
  
  Verify that the chart of accounts you are trying to use is correctly set up and active.
  You can check this in the same SPRO path under Define Chart of Accounts.
  
  
  
  Assign Account Groups to Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the account groups are assigned to the correct chart of accounts. This can be done in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage accounts in the specified chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Account Groups: These are used to classify G/L accounts and determine the properties of the accounts, such as whether they are balance sheet or profit and loss accounts.
  Chart of Accounts: This is a list of all accounts used by an organization, which is essential for financial reporting and analysis.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OX15 (for defining account groups) and OX01 (for defining chart of accounts).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FH185 error and ensure that your financial accounting setup is correctly configured.