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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 Account Master Record) or FD03 (Customer Master Record) or FK03 (Vendor Master Record) depending on the type of account you are trying to access.
  Check if the account with the specified external number exists for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Create the Account:
  
  If the account does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., FS00 for G/L accounts, FD01 for customers, FK01 for vendors).
  Ensure that you enter the correct company code and account type.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the company code you are using in your transaction is correct and matches the company code associated with the account.
  
  
  
  Review Account Status:
  
  Check if the account is active. If it has been marked as inactive or deleted, you may need to reactivate it or create a new account.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about creating or modifying accounts, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Data
  FD01: Create Customer Master Data
  FK01: Create Vendor Master Data
  FS03: Display G/L Account Master Data
  FD03: Display Customer Master Data
  FK03: Display Vendor Master Data
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify accounts in SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for creating and managing master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the J3670 error and ensure that the necessary accounts are set up correctly in your SAP system.