How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_POST011 - G/L account type missing in master data for account &1 in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_POST - FIN UDoc posting: Message from posting

• Message number: 011

• Message text: G/L account type missing in master data for account &1 in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST011 - G/L account type missing in master data for account &1 in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST011 indicates that there is a missing G/L account type in the master data for a specific G/L account in a particular company code. This error typically occurs during the posting of financial documents when the system cannot find the required account type for the specified G/L account.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account Type: The G/L account specified in the error message does not have an associated account type in the master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The account type may not have been defined correctly in the G/L account master data.
  Company Code Settings: The G/L account may not be properly configured for the specific company code mentioned in the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record).
  Enter the G/L account number and the company code mentioned in the error message.
  Verify that the account type is correctly assigned in the master data.
  
  
  
  Assign Account Type:
  
  If the account type is missing, you will need to assign the appropriate account type to the G/L account.
  Ensure that the account type is compatible with the intended use of the G/L account (e.g., asset, liability, revenue, expense).
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Check if the G/L account is activated for the specific company code.
  Ensure that the account is not marked as "blocked" or "inactive."
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  Ensure that the account types are defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Test Posting Again:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Account Types: Common account types in SAP include:
  
  S: Balance Sheet Account
  P: Profit and Loss Account
  A: Asset Account
  L: Liability Account
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on G/L account configuration and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further investigation.