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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data area in SAP.
  Create the Chart of Accounts: If the Chart of Accounts does not exist, you will need to create it. This can be done in the SAP system under the Financial Accounting (FI) module:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Master Data ? G/L Accounts ? Individual Processing ? Create.
  
  
  Assign Chart of Accounts to Company Code: Ensure that the Chart of Accounts is assigned to the relevant company code. This can be done in the configuration settings:
  
  Go to SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger ? Master Data ? G/L Accounts ? Edit Chart of Accounts.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Chart of Accounts. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user management area.
  Review Data Migration: If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that the Chart of Accounts was included and correctly set up.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OB13 to maintain the Chart of Accounts or OBD4 to assign it to a company code.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing Chart of Accounts.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDCN138 error and ensure that the Chart of Accounts is correctly set up in your SAP system.