How To Fix FMFG563 - Chart of accounts has not been assigned yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG - U.S. Federal Government Message Class

• Message number: 563

• Message text: Chart of accounts has not been assigned yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG563 - Chart of accounts has not been assigned yet ?

  The SAP error message FMFG563, which states "Chart of accounts has not been assigned yet," typically occurs in the context of Financial Management (FM) or Controlling (CO) modules when there is an attempt to perform a financial transaction or reporting activity without a proper chart of accounts being assigned to the relevant organizational unit.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The chart of accounts has not been assigned to the company code or the relevant organizational unit in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the chart of accounts is not properly linked to the financial management area.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the chart of accounts may not have been set up correctly in the new environment.
  Newly Created Company Code: If a new company code has been created, it may not have been fully configured, including the assignment of a chart of accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Chart of Accounts:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define Chart of Accounts.
  Ensure that the chart of accounts is assigned to the relevant company code or organizational unit.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the chart of accounts is correctly configured and linked to the necessary financial areas.
  Ensure that all required settings are completed for the company code, including the assignment of the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that the chart of accounts was included and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps related to your version of SAP, as the navigation paths may vary slightly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OX15 (to maintain company codes) or OBY6 (to assign chart of accounts) to perform the necessary configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further investigation.