How To Fix GU523 - Account & not allowed in global company &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Account & not allowed in global company &

What causes this issue?

You have entered correction account &V1&. It exist, but not in the
master data company code of global company &V2&, or it is marked for
deletion or blocked. Also, you may not have assigned a master data
company code to global company &V2& (table T880).

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Assign a master data company code to global company &V2&.
<DS:TRAN.GC12>Maintain global company</>
If you are dealing with multiple global companies, do this for each
global company. Enter an adjustment account that exists in all master
data company codes of all these companies. The account may not be
blocked for postings or marked for deletion.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU523 - Account & not allowed in global company & ?

  The SAP error message GU523 ("Account & not allowed in global company &") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves an account that is not permitted for use in the specified global company code. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during journal entries, invoice postings, or other financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The account you are trying to use is not configured for the global company code you are working with. This could be due to the account being set up in a different company code or not being marked as valid for the global company.
  Global Company Settings: The global company settings may restrict certain accounts from being used across different company codes.
  Master Data Issues: The account master data may not be properly maintained, leading to restrictions on its use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data in SAP (transaction code FS00) and verify that the account is set up correctly for the global company code you are using.
  Ensure that the account is marked as "active" and is allowed for postings in the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Global Company Settings:
  
  Check the global company settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO) to see if there are any restrictions on the accounts that can be used.
  Ensure that the account is included in the list of allowed accounts for the global company.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  If the account is not set up for the global company, you may need to create or modify the account master data to include the global company code.
  Ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly, including the account type and any necessary control parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to account settings or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team. They may have additional insights or permissions to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Data
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to account configuration and global company settings for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GU523 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.