How To Fix FIPOS006 - No G/L account satisfied the selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPOS - Message Class for Creation of Commitment Items

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No G/L account satisfied the selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIPOS006 - No G/L account satisfied the selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message FIPOS006: No G/L account satisfied the selection criteria typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with the posting of documents or during the execution of financial reports. This error indicates that the system could not find any General Ledger (G/L) accounts that meet the specified selection criteria for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered may not match any existing G/L accounts. This could be due to incorrect account numbers, account types, or other filters applied in the selection screen.
  
  
  Missing G/L Accounts: The G/L accounts you are trying to use may not be set up in the system or may not be active for the specific company code or chart of accounts.
  
  
  Account Group Restrictions: The account group associated with the G/L accounts may have restrictions that prevent certain accounts from being used in the transaction.
  
  
  Company Code Issues: The G/L accounts may not be assigned to the company code you are working with.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any postings to the G/L accounts.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria you have entered. Ensure that the G/L account numbers, account types, and other filters are correct and relevant.
  
  
  Verify G/L Account Setup: Go to the G/L account master data and verify that the accounts you are trying to use exist and are active for the relevant company code and chart of accounts.
  
  
  Review Account Group Settings: Check the account group settings to ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent the use of the G/L accounts in your transaction.
  
  
  Company Code Assignment: Ensure that the G/L accounts are properly assigned to the company code you are working with. You can check this in the G/L account master data.
  
  
  Check Posting Period: Verify that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to execute. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or post in a different period.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or setup, consult the SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) to check the G/L account details, or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to view line items for a specific G/L account.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization issues can also lead to this error. Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the G/L accounts in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.