How To Fix FR251 - Account ID & does not exist in company code & for house bank ID &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Account ID & does not exist in company code & for house bank ID &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR251 - Account ID & does not exist in company code & for house bank ID & ?

  The SAP error message FR251 indicates that the specified account ID does not exist in the specified company code for the given house bank ID. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank accounts and house banks in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account ID: The account ID you are trying to use may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Missing Configuration: The account ID may not be set up in the system for the specified company code and house bank.
  Inactive or Deleted Account: The account ID may have been deactivated or deleted in the system.
  Company Code Issues: The company code specified may not be linked to the house bank or the account ID.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the account ID in the specified company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Account ID: Check the account ID for any typographical errors. Ensure that it is the correct account you intend to use.
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI12 (House Bank) and verify that the house bank ID is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the account ID is assigned to the correct company code and house bank.
  
  
  Activate Account: If the account ID is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new account ID if it has been deleted.
  Review Company Code Settings: Ensure that the company code is correctly set up and linked to the house bank and account ID.
  User Authorization: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the account ID in the specified company code. This may involve consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI12: Manage House Banks
  OBY6: Define House Banks
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing house banks and accounts.
  Support: If the issue persists, 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 identify and resolve the issue causing the FR251 error message in SAP.