How To Fix OBW202 - Chart of accounts & is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OBW - Messages for MM Customizing Wizards

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Chart of accounts & is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OBW202 - Chart of accounts & is not available ?

  The SAP error message OBW202 typically indicates that the chart of accounts (CoA) you are trying to use is not available or not properly configured in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when creating or modifying financial documents, or when trying to access certain financial reports.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Chart of Accounts: The specified chart of accounts has not been created or is not assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The chart of accounts may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Company Code Assignment: The chart of accounts is not assigned to the relevant company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified chart of accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB13 to check if the chart of accounts exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code OBD4.
  
  
  
  Assign Chart of Accounts to Company Code:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to ensure that the chart of accounts is assigned to the relevant company code.
  If it is not assigned, you can add it here.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code you are working with is correctly set up and that it is linked to the appropriate chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the chart of accounts. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your particular implementation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB13: Display Chart of Accounts
  OBD4: Create Chart of Accounts
  OBY6: Assign Chart of Accounts to Company Code
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the chart of accounts.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OBW202 error and ensure that the chart of accounts is properly configured and accessible in your SAP system.