How To Fix FX229 - Account & does not exist in chart of accounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FX - Distributed FI Application Messages

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Account & does not exist in chart of accounts

What causes this issue?

The general ledger account you entered, &V1&, is not defined in the
chart of accounts for company code &V2&.

System Response

No actions were carried out.

How to fix this error?

Choose another G/L account or contact your system administrator if you
want to use the account.
Procedure for the system administrator
Create the account in chart of accounts &V3&:
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FX229 - Account & does not exist in chart of accounts ?

  The SAP error message FX229, which states "Account & does not exist in chart of accounts," typically occurs when a transaction is trying to reference a general ledger (G/L) account that is not defined in the specified chart of accounts. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during posting transactions, running reports, or executing financial operations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account: The G/L account being referenced does not exist in the chart of accounts being used for the company code.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The transaction may be using the wrong chart of accounts, especially if multiple charts are configured in the system.
  Inactive Account: The account may exist but is marked as inactive or has been deleted.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the account number entered in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The chart of accounts may not be properly configured for the company code in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Account Existence:
  
  Check if the G/L account exists in the chart of accounts. You can do this by navigating to the G/L account master data in SAP (Transaction Code: FS00).
  Ensure that the account is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts:
  
  Confirm that the correct chart of accounts is assigned to the company code. You can check this in the company code settings (Transaction Code: OX02).
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction for any typographical errors in the account number. Ensure that the account number is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings for the chart of accounts and ensure that it is properly set up for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Create the Account:
  
  If the account does not exist and is required for the transaction, you may need to create it using Transaction Code: FS00. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account
  OX02: Company Code Global Data
  OBY6: Assign Chart of Accounts to Company Code
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and create G/L accounts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FX229 error and implement the appropriate solution.