How To Fix IDFI_VAT_PR020 - Posting param. G/L account number & does not exist in company &

IDFI_VAT_PR020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDFI_VAT_PR - VAT Pro-Rata

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Posting param. G/L account number & does not exist in company &

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IDFI_VAT_PR020 - Details

• The SAP error message IDFI_VAT_PR020 typically indicates that there is an issue with the General Ledger (G/L) account number being used in a transaction. The error message suggests that the specified G/L account does not exist in the company code you are trying to post to. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent G/L Account: The G/L account number you are trying to use does not exist in the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The G/L account may exist, but it is not assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Inactive G/L Account: The G/L account may exist but is inactive or blocked for postings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the chart of accounts or the assignment of G/L accounts to the company code.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify G/L Account:
  
  Check if the G/L account number is correct. Ensure that there are no typographical errors.
  Use transaction