How To Fix FH191 - Account &1 does not exist in chart of accts &2 for specified co. code &3

FH191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Account &1 does not exist in chart of accts &2 for specified co. code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH191 - Account &1 does not exist in chart of accts &2 for specified co. code &3 ?

  The SAP error message FH191 indicates that the specified account does not exist in the chart of accounts for the given company code. This error typically arises when trying to post a transaction or perform an operation that requires a valid account in the specified chart of accounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Not Created: The account you are trying to use has not been created in the specified chart of accounts.
  Incorrect Company Code: The account may exist, but it is not assigned to the company code you are using.
  Chart of Accounts Assignment: The chart of accounts may not be properly assigned to the company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or error in the account number or company code entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Creation:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the account exists in the specified chart of accounts.
  If it does not exist, create the account using the