How To Fix IDCN138 - Chart of Accounts &1 does not exist

IDCN138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Chart of Accounts &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN138 - Chart of Accounts &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IDCN138, which states "Chart of Accounts &1 does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the specified Chart of Accounts (CoA) in the database. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts Code: The code for the Chart of Accounts you are trying to use may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Chart of Accounts Not Created: The Chart of Accounts has not been created in the system.
  Company Code Assignment: The Chart of Accounts may not be assigned to the relevant company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Chart of Accounts.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the Chart of Accounts may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the Chart of Accounts Code: Check the code you are using to ensure it is correct. You