How To Fix M8326 - Line & does not contain a G/L account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 326

• Message text: Line & does not contain a G/L account

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8326 - Line & does not contain a G/L account ?

  The SAP error message M8326 indicates that a line in a document does not contain a General Ledger (G/L) account. This error typically occurs during the posting of a document in the Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with inventory or procurement transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The line item in question does not have a valid G/L account assigned. This can happen if the account assignment is not specified or if the account is not set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Account Assignment Category: The account assignment category used in the document may not be compatible with the type of transaction being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to account determination for the specific transaction type.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not have the necessary G/L account information.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Line Items: Review the document line items to ensure that each line has a valid G/L account assigned. If a line is missing this information, you will need to add it.
  Verify Account Assignment: Ensure that the account assignment category used in the document is appropriate for the transaction. For example, if you are posting a goods receipt, ensure that the correct account assignment category is selected.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for account determination. This can be done in the SPRO transaction under the Materials Management section. Ensure that the settings for the relevant transaction types are correctly configured.
  Update Master Data: If the issue is related to master data, ensure that the material master and vendor master records have the correct G/L account information. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data records and checking the accounting views.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and related configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry) to review or update relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for M8326 in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the document or master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.