Message type: E = Error
Message class: FH - General ledger module messages
Message number: 897
Message text: Account &1 not found in controlling area &2
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FH897
- Account &1 not found in controlling area &2 ?The SAP error message FH897, which states "Account &1 not found in controlling area &2," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting within the Controlling (CO) module of SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified account in the designated controlling area.
Cause: Account Not Created: The account specified in the error message has not been created in the controlling area. Incorrect Account Number: The account number provided may be incorrect or misspelled. Inactive Account: The account may exist but is inactive or not available for the specified controlling area. Controlling Area Assignment: The account may not be assigned to the controlling area in question. Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing data.
Solution: Check Account Creation: Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and verify if the account exists in the specified controlling area. If it does not
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