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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 appropriate settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the account is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the G/L account master record.
  If the account exists but is not assigned to the company code, you may need to create a new account or modify the existing one to include the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts Assignment:
  
  Verify that the chart of accounts is correctly assigned to the company code. This can be checked in the configuration settings under SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Edit Chart of Accounts.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the account number and company code entered in the transaction to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider consulting with your SAP support team or checking SAP Notes for any related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  OBD4: Define Chart of Accounts
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on G/L account management and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to error FH191 for any known issues or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FH191 error and ensure that the account is correctly set up in the system.