How To Fix KO153 - G/L account & does not exist in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 153

• Message text: G/L account & does not exist in company code &

What causes this issue?

G/L account &v1& does not exist in company &v2&.

How to fix this error?

Enter a G/L account that is valid in company &v2&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO153 - G/L account & does not exist in company code & ?

  The SAP error message KO153 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account does not exist in the specified company code. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a G/L account that has not been defined for the company code you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The G/L account you are trying to use has not been created in the specified company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The transaction may be referencing the wrong company code.
  Account Group Restrictions: The G/L account may be restricted by account group settings, preventing it from being used in the specified company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the G/L account number entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Creation:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the G/L account exists for the specified company code.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it. Ensure that you enter the correct company code when creating the account.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct company code in your transaction. Double-check the company code in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Review Account Group Settings:
  
  Check the account group settings to ensure that the G/L account is allowed for the company code. You can do this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Prepare G/L Account Creation.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction entry for any typographical errors in the G/L account number. Make sure the account number is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you have verified all the above and the issue persists, consider consulting with your SAP support team or checking SAP Notes for any related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  OBD2: Define G/L Account for Company Code
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on G/L account management and error handling.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to G/L accounts and company codes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KO153 error and successfully post your transaction.