How To Fix OM062 - Account cat. reference & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Account cat. reference & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM062 - Account cat. reference & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message OM062 ("Account category reference & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of configuring account determination in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the integration of Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid account category reference for the specified account.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Category Reference: The account category reference specified in the configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for account determination may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the account category reference being used.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Category Reference:
  
  Go to the configuration path in SAP: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Accounts for Posting.
  Verify that the account category reference you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Account Category Reference:
  
  If the account category reference does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same configuration area mentioned above.
  Ensure that the account category reference is correctly assigned to the relevant G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for account determination in the relevant modules (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management) to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the account category reference is linked to the appropriate transaction types.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported successfully.
  If there are missing objects, you may need to re-transport them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to account determination and account category references for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBYC (for automatic account determination) to check the settings related to account category references.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify account category references and related configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.