How To Fix J3670 - Company code &: Account with external number & does not exist

J3670 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 670

• Message text: Company code &: Account with external number & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3670 - Company code &: Account with external number & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message J3670 indicates that the system is unable to find an account with the specified external number in the specified company code. This typically occurs during financial transactions or when trying to post to a specific account that has not been set up correctly in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Not Created: The account with the specified external number does not exist in the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may be incorrect or does not match the account's company code.
  Account Type: The account may not be of the correct type (e.g., it may be a customer account when a vendor account is expected).
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the account number or company code entered in the transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The account may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Account Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code FS00 (G/L