How To Fix G5257 - Account & is not maintained in (company code level) GL account master

G5257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G5 - IS-Oil /Joint Venture/ Material transfer pricing

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Account & is not maintained in (company code level) GL account master

The account &V1& defined in automatic posting is not found in GL
account master (company code level).
To add this account to GL account master, go to:
Accounting -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger
Master records -> Company Code -> Create (or change)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G5257 - Account & is not maintained in (company code level) GL account master ?

  The SAP error message G5257 indicates that a specific General Ledger (GL) account is not maintained at the company code level in the GL account master data. This error typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction that involves a GL account that has not been properly set up for the specified company code.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing GL Account Master Data: The GL account you are trying to use has not been created or activated for the specific company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The transaction is being processed for a company code that does not have the GL account set up.
  Inactive GL Account: The GL account may exist but is marked as inactive for the company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or error in the account number being used in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain GL Account:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (GL Account Master Record).
  Enter the GL account number and