How To Fix FT197 - At least one entry must exist for each account type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 197

• Message text: At least one entry must exist for each account type

What causes this issue?

Entry is missing in table.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Create at least one entry for each of the account types D (customer),
K (vendor), S (G/L account).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT197 - At least one entry must exist for each account type ?

  The SAP error message FT197, which states "At least one entry must exist for each account type," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account types in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that the system expects at least one entry for each specified account type in a transaction or configuration, but it has not found one.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Entries: The most common cause is that the required account types (e.g., asset, liability, equity, revenue, expense) do not have corresponding entries in the relevant configuration or transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the financial transaction or the account types may not be set up correctly.
  Transaction Data Issues: The data being entered in a transaction may not include all necessary account types, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant financial transaction (e.g., in the transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that all required account types are defined and have valid entries.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If you are entering a transaction, double-check that you have included all necessary account types.
  Ensure that the accounts you are trying to use are active and correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like FS00 (to check account master data) or OB52 (to check posting periods) to verify that the accounts are correctly configured and available for posting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are working with to understand the requirements for account types.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (to manage G/L accounts), OBY6 (to maintain account types), and FSP0 (to maintain account groups).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the account types and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FT197 error and implement a solution to resolve it.