How To Fix G5354 - The automatic posting account for & (&) is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 354

• Message text: The automatic posting account for & (&) is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G5354 - The automatic posting account for & (&) is missing ?

  The SAP error message G5354 indicates that there is a missing automatic posting account for a specific account in the system. This typically occurs when the system is trying to post a transaction that requires a specific account to be defined in the configuration, but it cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The automatic posting account for the specified account is not defined in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account may not be correctly assigned in the relevant configuration settings, such as in the General Ledger (G/L) account settings or in the document type settings.
  Changes in Account Settings: If there have been recent changes to the account settings or the chart of accounts, it may lead to this error if the necessary automatic posting accounts were not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYC (Automatic Postings) in SAP.
  Verify that the automatic posting accounts are correctly defined for the relevant transaction types and account types.
  Ensure that the account in question has a corresponding automatic posting account set up.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Accounts:
  
  If the automatic posting account is indeed missing, you will need to define it. This can be done by:
  
  Selecting the appropriate transaction type (e.g., Inventory, Goods Movement, etc.).
  Entering the correct account number for the automatic posting.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Document Types:
  
  Check the document types associated with the transaction to ensure that they are correctly configured to use the appropriate accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which accounts to use, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that the correct accounts are being used for automatic postings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYC: Automatic Postings configuration.
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data.
  OBA7: Document Types configuration.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring automatic postings and managing G/L accounts.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G5354 error and ensure that the automatic posting accounts are correctly set up in your SAP system.