How To Fix MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT153 - &1 - G/L chart of accounts &2 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT - Message Class for Additional Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 153

• Message text: &1 - G/L chart of accounts &2 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT153 - &1 - G/L chart of accounts &2 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message MSG_FINCS_MD_MAINT153 indicates that the General Ledger (G/L) chart of accounts specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a specific chart of accounts, but the system cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts you are trying to use may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the chart of accounts code you are entering.
  Configuration Issues: The chart of accounts may not be assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Transport Issues: If the chart of accounts was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB13 (or use the menu path: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Records > G/L Accounts > Individual Processing > Create).
  Check if the chart of accounts you are trying to use exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the chart of accounts code is entered correctly without any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Assign Chart of Accounts to Company Code:
  
  Use transaction code OB62 to check if the chart of accounts is assigned to the relevant company code.
  If it is not assigned, you will need to assign it.
  
  
  
  Create Chart of Accounts:
  
  If the chart of accounts does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code OBD4.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the chart of accounts was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides to ensure that the chart of accounts is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB13: Display/Change Chart of Accounts
  OB62: Assign Chart of Accounts to Company Code
  OBD4: Create Chart of Accounts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the chart of accounts.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Finance team for further assistance.