How To Fix FIGLMX020 - Primary chart of accounts of company code & and & does not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIGLMX - Message class for FI Mexico

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Primary chart of accounts of company code & and & does not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIGLMX020 - Primary chart of accounts of company code & and & does not match ?

  The SAP error message FIGLMX020 indicates that there is a mismatch between the primary chart of accounts assigned to a company code and the chart of accounts being used in a transaction. This error typically occurs in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) and can arise during various processes, such as posting transactions or running reports.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Chart of Accounts: The primary chart of accounts assigned to the company code does not match the chart of accounts being referenced in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system where the company code is not properly linked to the correct chart of accounts.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during transaction posting can lead to this error if the wrong chart of accounts is selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Edit Chart of Accounts).
  Verify that the primary chart of accounts assigned to the company code is correct.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to post is using the correct chart of accounts. Check the account numbers and ensure they belong to the primary chart of accounts assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Chart of Accounts:
  
  If necessary, you may need to adjust the chart of accounts for the company code. This can be done in the configuration settings, but be cautious as this may have broader implications for financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: To check and configure the company code and its assigned chart of accounts.
  FS00: To view and edit G/L account master data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant configurations.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring charts of accounts and company codes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FIGLMX020 error message in SAP.