How To Fix FX252 - 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: 252

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

What causes this issue?

G/L account &V1& which you have entered, is not in chart of accounts
&V2&.

System Response

No actions were carried out.

How to fix this error?

Select a different G/L account or inform your system administrator if
you still want to use the entered account.
Procedure for the system administrator:
Create the account in chart of accounts &V2&:
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FX252 - Account & does not exist in chart of accounts ?

  The SAP error message FX252 ("Account & does not exist in chart of accounts") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction to a general ledger (G/L) account that is not defined in the chart of accounts for the company code you are working with. This can happen in various transactions, such as posting invoices, journal entries, or other financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Not Created: The G/L account you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The account exists, but it is not part of the chart of accounts assigned to the company code you are using.
  Inactive Account: The account may exist but is marked as inactive or blocked for postings.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the account number you are trying to use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the account exists