How To Fix G3720 - Chart of accounts &1 not assigned to consolidation chart of accounts &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Chart of accounts &1 not assigned to consolidation chart of accounts &4

What causes this issue?

The &V2& company code assigned to the &V3& company uses the &V1& chart
of accounts.
However, this chart of accounts is not assigned to the &V4&
consolidation chart of accounts.

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?

Assign the &V1& chart of accounts to the &V4& consolidation chart of
accounts.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3720 - Chart of accounts &1 not assigned to consolidation chart of accounts &4 ?

  The SAP error message G3720 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a chart of accounts to a consolidation chart of accounts. This typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP, particularly when using the SAP Financial Consolidation module or SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The error message "G3720 Chart of accounts &1 not assigned to consolidation chart of accounts &4" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Assignment: The specified chart of accounts (COA) is not assigned to the consolidation chart of accounts in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the chart of accounts or the consolidation chart of accounts.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction or configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the path for Financial Consolidation.
  Look for the section related to the assignment of charts of accounts.
  Ensure that the chart of accounts (COA) in question is correctly assigned to the relevant consolidation chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Assign Chart of Accounts:
  
  If the assignment is missing, you will need to create the assignment. This can typically be done in the configuration settings where you define the relationship between the operational chart of accounts and the consolidation chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Verify Data:
  
  Double-check the entries in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the correct chart of accounts is being used and that there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to assign charts of accounts in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBY6 (for defining the chart of accounts) or other relevant transaction codes depending on your SAP version.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Financial Consolidation for further assistance.