How To Fix FR247 - Account & does not exist in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 247

• Message text: Account & does not exist in company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR247 - Account & does not exist in company code & ?

  The SAP error message FR247 indicates that a specific account does not exist in the specified company code. This error typically occurs during financial transactions, such as posting journal entries, when the system cannot find the account in the chart of accounts for the given company code.
  Cause:
  
  Account Not Created: The account you are trying to use has not been created in the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction does not match the company code where the account is defined.
  Inactive Account: The account may exist but is marked as inactive or blocked for postings.
  Chart of Accounts Issues: The account may not be assigned to the correct chart of accounts for the company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the account in the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the account exists for the specified company code.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create the Account:
  
  If the account is missing, create it using transaction code FS00. Ensure you select the correct company code and enter all required details.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct company code in your transaction. Double-check the company code in the document you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Check Account Status:
  
  If the account exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or change its status to allow postings.
  
  
  
  Review Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the account is assigned to the correct chart of accounts for the company code. You can check this in the account master record.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and post to the account in the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  OBD2: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing G/L accounts and company codes.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FR247 error and successfully post your transactions.