How To Fix FQME131 - G/L account &1 does not exist in bank account tech. ID &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQME - Financial Quantity Management: Manual Entry Message Class

• Message number: 131

• Message text: G/L account &1 does not exist in bank account tech. ID &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQME131 - G/L account &1 does not exist in bank account tech. ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message FQME131 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account specified in a transaction does not exist for the bank account with the given technical ID. This error typically arises during financial transactions involving bank accounts, such as when trying to post a payment or execute a bank reconciliation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The specified G/L account is not defined in the system for the bank account in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The bank account may not be properly configured to link to the correct G/L account.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction that references the G/L account or bank account.
  Inactive G/L Account: The G/L account may exist but is inactive or blocked for postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the bank account in SAP (Transaction Code: FI12).
  Verify that the G/L account is correctly assigned to the bank account with the specified technical ID.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate G/L Account:
  
  If the G/L account does not exist, create it using Transaction Code: FS00.
  If it exists but is inactive, reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the transaction details for any typos or incorrect references to the G/L account or bank account.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct G/L account to use, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that the correct accounts are being referenced.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the G/L account and bank account settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account
  FI12: Bank Master Data
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Items
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing G/L accounts and bank accounts.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FQME131 error and ensure that the G/L account is correctly linked to the bank account in your SAP system.