How To Fix GA079 - Group & does not belong to chart of accounts &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Group & does not belong to chart of accounts &.

What causes this issue?

Group &V1& is assigned to chart of accounts &V3&. The cycle you are
processing is assigned by the controlling area to chart of accounts
&V2&.

System Response

Group &V1& cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Choose another group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA079 - Group & does not belong to chart of accounts &. ?

  The SAP error message GA079 indicates that a specific group (in this case, a group of accounts) does not belong to the specified chart of accounts. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the account group being used and the chart of accounts defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Group Assignment: The account group you are trying to use is not assigned to the chart of accounts you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the account group is not properly linked to the chart of accounts in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly selected the wrong account group or chart of accounts during data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or OBC4 for account groups) to check the configuration of the account group.
  Ensure that the account group is assigned to the correct chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Use transaction code OB13 to check the chart of accounts settings.
  Make sure that the account group you are trying to use is included in the chart of accounts you are working with.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurred during data entry, double-check the selections made for the account group and chart of accounts.
  Ensure that you are using the correct account group that corresponds to the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific configuration settings related to your organization’s setup.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Configuration for chart of accounts.
  OB13: Define chart of accounts.
  OBC4: Define account groups.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify account groups and charts of accounts.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.