How To Fix FS711 - Chart of accounts entered & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Chart of accounts entered & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS711 - Chart of accounts entered & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FS711 indicates that the chart of accounts (CoA) you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to post a transaction or access a financial report that requires a specific chart of accounts that has not been defined or is not available in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts specified in the transaction does not match any existing chart of accounts in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The chart of accounts may not have been properly configured or assigned to the company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the chart of accounts code entered in the transaction.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified chart of accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Check the chart of accounts code you are using in the transaction. Ensure that it is correctly entered and matches the existing chart of accounts in the system.
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB13 (Define Chart of Accounts) to see the list of available charts of accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the chart of accounts is assigned to the relevant company code. You can check this in the configuration settings under OBY6 (Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts).
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Chart of Accounts:
  
  If the chart of accounts does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code OBD4 (Create Chart of Accounts) or modify an existing one if necessary.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the chart of accounts. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or need further assistance, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB13: Define Chart of Accounts
  OBD4: Create Chart of Accounts
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the FS711 error message.
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01 (User