How To Fix FH551 - G/L account &1: Reference account missing

FH551 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 551

• Message text: G/L account &1: Reference account missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH551 - G/L account &1: Reference account missing ?

  The SAP error message FH551 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account is missing a reference account. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions where a reference account is required for proper posting or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Reference Account: The G/L account specified in the transaction does not have a reference account defined in its configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The account may not be properly set up in the system, or the reference account may have been deleted or not maintained.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may require a reference account to be specified, and if it is not, this error will occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FH551 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Data) and enter the G/L account number that is causing the error.
  Check the settings under the "Control Data" tab to see if