How To Fix GG159 - Enter a chart of accounts

GG159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Enter a chart of accounts

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a chart of accounts.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG159 - Enter a chart of accounts ?

  The SAP error message GG159, which states "Enter a chart of accounts," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or modify a financial document or master data without specifying a chart of accounts. The chart of accounts is a crucial component in SAP's financial accounting module, as it defines the structure of the financial data and the accounts that can be used for transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Chart of Accounts: The user has not entered a chart of accounts in the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the chart of accounts for the company code or the transaction being processed.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the chart of accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Chart of Accounts: When prompted with the error message, ensure that you enter a valid chart of accounts in the designated field. This can usually be done in