How To Fix FMLGD211 - Acct assgnmt profile &1 period &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMLGD -

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Acct assgnmt profile &1 period &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

In the Customizing for posting type 02 (vendor down payment), there is
no entry for account assignment profile &V1& in period &V2&.

System Response

If no setting exists for this event (message 211) in Customizing for
error events and no basic settings for the error handling of vendor down
payments (message 200) exists either, the system cannot carry out this
posting automatically.
Otherwise, the system carries out the posting in accordance with the
setting for message 211 or 200.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMLGD211 - Acct assgnmt profile &1 period &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FMLGD211 indicates that there is an issue with the account assignment profile and the specified period. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when trying to post or process financial documents.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Account Assignment Profile: The account assignment profile specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Invalid Period: The period specified in the transaction is not valid or does not exist in the system for the given account assignment profile.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings, such as missing or incorrect settings in the controlling area or fiscal year variant.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo or incorrect data entry when specifying the account assignment profile or period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment Profile:
  
  Verify that the account assignment profile specified in the transaction exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually under Financial Accounting or Controlling).
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or select a different, valid profile.
  
  
  
  Validate the Period:
  
  Ensure that the period you are trying to use is open for posting. You can check this in the period closing settings in the financial module.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it or select a different period that is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the controlling area and fiscal year variant to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the account assignment profiles are correctly assigned to the relevant company codes and controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data entry for any typos or incorrect values. Ensure that the account assignment profile and period are entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific account assignment profile and period settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB52 to check and manage posting periods, and OKB9 to manage account assignment profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the account assignment profiles and periods.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.