How To Fix J-211 - No G/L account found for non-int. bearing position &1 in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J- -

• Message number: 211

• Message text: No G/L account found for non-int. bearing position &1 in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J-211 - No G/L account found for non-int. bearing position &1 in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message J-211 "No G/L account found for non-int. bearing position &1 in company code &2" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling, particularly when dealing with the configuration of General Ledger (G/L) accounts for non-interest-bearing positions in the context of treasury or cash management.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding General Ledger account for a non-interest-bearing position in the specified company code. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The G/L account for the specified non-interest-bearing position has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account assignment for the non-interest-bearing position may be incorrectly set up or missing in the relevant configuration settings.
  Company Code Issues: The company code specified in the error message may not have the necessary G/L account configuration.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typo or incorrect data entry in the transaction that is triggering the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYC (Automatic Postings) and check the configuration for the relevant account assignment for non-interest-bearing positions.
  Ensure that the G/L account for the non-interest-bearing position is correctly defined for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Define Missing G/L Accounts:
  
  If the G/L account is missing, you will need to create it. You can do this using transaction code FS00 to create a new G/L account.
  Make sure to assign the correct account type and ensure it is set up for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review Account Assignment:
  
  Check the account assignment in the relevant configuration settings (e.g., in treasury management or cash management) to ensure that the non-interest-bearing position is correctly linked to the appropriate G/L account.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration guidelines related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYC (Automatic Postings), FS00 (G/L Account Master Record), and FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to G/L accounts and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the J-211 error in SAP.