How To Fix FI_E171 - Table &1 has no accounts for SGL transaction code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Table &1 has no accounts for SGL transaction code &2

What causes this issue?

You have activated the budgetary ledger (BL) integrated with te Funds
Management system for company code &V3&. The company code is assigned
to an FM area with an update profile active for the BL.
You are carrying out a posting that would require a posting into the
BL. In order to post into the BL, the application needs a set of
debit/credit BL accounts. However, the application could not find the
set of accounts based on the SGL transaction code &V2& and the company
code &V3& in the database table &V1&. Perhaps the accounts are not
maintained in the database view &V4&.

System Response

Without this set of debit/credit BL accounts the application cannot
post into the budgetary ledger.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the debit/credit accounts in the database view &V4& using
either transaction SM30 or SM31 for the SGL transaction code &V2& and
the company code &V3&.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E171 - Table &1 has no accounts for SGL transaction code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FI_E171 indicates that there are no accounts defined for a specific SGL (Subledger) transaction code in the specified table. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where the system expects to find a valid account mapping for the given transaction code but fails to do so.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Assignment: The most common cause is that the necessary account assignments for the specified transaction code are not set up in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the SGL transaction code may not be correctly defined in the relevant financial settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the system from finding the appropriate accounts.
  Transaction Code Not Supported: The transaction code being used may not be supported for the specific type of transaction being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the SGL transaction code in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the necessary accounts are defined for the transaction code in the relevant tables (e.g., T030, T001, etc.).
  You can use transaction codes like OBYC to check the account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Accounts:
  
  If accounts are missing, you will need to create or assign the appropriate accounts for the transaction code.
  This may involve working with your finance team to determine the correct accounts to use.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the financial module (FI) to ensure that all settings are correctly defined.
  Look for any recent changes that may have affected the account assignments.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Transaction Codes:
  
  If possible, test the transaction with different SGL transaction codes to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is specific to one code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up SGL transaction codes and account assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYC (Automatic Account Determination) and FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) for managing account settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or updates.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to account assignments and configurations in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FI_E171 error message in SAP.