How To Fix G00258 - No texts exist for the items in cons chart of accounts &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 258

• Message text: No texts exist for the items in cons chart of accounts &1

What causes this issue?

No texts in any language exist for the
<DS:GLOS.financial_statement_item>financial statement items</> in
<DS:GLOS.consolidation_chart_of_accounts>consolidation chart of
accounts</> <ZH>&V1&</>.

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?

As the reference for the <DS:GLOS.chart_of_accounts>group chart of
accounts</> choose a consolidation chart that has texts for its FS
items, or maintain the texts for cons chart <ZH>&V1&</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00258 - No texts exist for the items in cons chart of accounts &1 ?

  The SAP error message G00258, which states "No texts exist for the items in cons chart of accounts &1," typically occurs when there are missing descriptions or texts for the items in the specified chart of accounts. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of financial statements, reports, or when trying to display account information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The primary cause of this error is that the account items in the specified chart of accounts do not have associated texts or descriptions. This can happen if the accounts were created without providing the necessary text information.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the chart of accounts or the way the accounts are set up in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the texts were not transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Texts:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB13 (for chart of accounts) or FS00 (for individual accounts).
  Verify that the accounts in the specified chart of accounts have texts defined. If not, you will need to add the necessary descriptions.
  
  
  
  Maintain Texts:
  
  If texts are missing, you can maintain them by selecting the account and entering the required text in the relevant fields.
  Ensure that you save your changes after entering the texts.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the chart of accounts to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  You can use transaction code OBD4 to review the settings related to the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data, including texts, was transferred correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining account texts and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB13: Maintain Chart of Accounts
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBD4: Define Chart of Accounts
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the chart of accounts and account texts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G00258 error and ensure that all necessary texts for the items in the specified chart of accounts are properly maintained.