How To Fix FT021 - For chart of accounts & accounts exist in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: For chart of accounts & accounts exist in company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT021 - For chart of accounts & accounts exist in company code & ?

  The SAP error message FT021 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the chart of accounts and the accounts that exist in a specific company code. This error often arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of the chart of accounts or when trying to perform transactions that involve accounts that are not properly set up.
  Cause of FT021 Error
  
  Missing Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts may not be assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Inactive Accounts: The accounts you are trying to use may be inactive or not properly defined in the chart of accounts.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the accounts are not linked correctly to the company code.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the account number or company code.
  
  Solution to FT021 Error
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 to check if the chart of accounts is assigned to the company code.
  Ensure that the correct chart of accounts is linked to the company code you are working with.
  
  
  
  Verify Account Status:
  
  Use transaction code FS00 to check the status of the accounts in question.
  Ensure that the accounts are active and properly defined in the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the accounts are correctly set up for the company code.
  Make sure that the account types and account groups are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the account numbers and company code you are entering in your transaction to ensure there are no typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Assign Chart of Accounts to Company Code
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account
  OBD2: Define Account Groups
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the FT021 error.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the chart of accounts and company code settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the FT021 error in SAP. If the problem continues, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for more in-depth troubleshooting.