How To Fix GJ954 - G/L Account must be a Bank Account.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 954

• Message text: G/L Account must be a Bank Account.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ954 - G/L Account must be a Bank Account. ?

  The SAP error message GJ954 ("G/L Account must be a Bank Account") typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a General Ledger (G/L) account to be a bank account, but the specified G/L account is not set up as such in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect G/L Account: The G/L account you are trying to use is not defined as a bank account in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The account may not have been properly configured in the chart of accounts or may not have the necessary settings to be recognized as a bank account.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are attempting to execute (e.g., posting a payment) specifically requires a bank account, and the selected G/L account does not meet this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and enter the G/L account number in question.
  Verify that the account is set up as a bank account. This can usually be found in the "Control Data" tab where you should see a checkbox or indicator for "Bank Account".
  
  
  
  Change G/L Account:
  
  If the G/L account is not a bank account, you may need to select a different G/L account that is configured as a bank account for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify G/L Account:
  
  If you need to create a new bank account, you can do so in FS00 by creating a new G/L account and ensuring that you select the appropriate account type (Bank Account).
  If you need to modify an existing account to make it a bank account, you can do this in FS00 as well, but ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make such changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which G/L account to use or how to configure it, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  FSP0: G/L Account Master Record (Display)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on G/L account configuration and the requirements for bank accounts.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify G/L accounts in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GJ954 error and successfully complete your transaction.