How To Fix GK679 - Item &1 is not maintained in chart of accounts &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 679

• Message text: Item &1 is not maintained in chart of accounts &2

What causes this issue?

The FS item &V1& is not maintained in consolidation chart of accounts
&V2&.
It is used in the Customizing for the consolidation of investments and
was therefore temporarily deleted from this chart of accounts.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Modify the settings in the Customizing for the consolidation of
investments, or create the item again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK679 - Item &1 is not maintained in chart of accounts &2 ?

  The SAP error message GK679, which states "Item &1 is not maintained in chart of accounts &2," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a financial item (such as a G/L account) that has not been defined in the specified chart of accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The G/L account (represented by &1) is not defined in the specified chart of accounts (represented by &2).
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts being used may not be the correct one for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial accounting settings that prevent the G/L account from being recognized in the specified chart of accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the G/L account exists in the specified chart of accounts.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it. Ensure that you select the correct chart of accounts when creating the G/L account.
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct chart of accounts for your company code. You can check this in the company code settings (transaction code OBY6).
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain G/L Account:
  
  If the G/L account is missing, create it by entering the necessary details such as account type, account group, and other relevant information.
  Make sure to assign the account to the correct chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or create G/L accounts in the specified chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Data
  OBY6: Define Chart of Accounts
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user role has the necessary permissions to access and modify G/L accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK679 error and successfully post your transaction.