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

FX229 - Overview

• 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