How To Fix OM404 - Could not find field select. for G/L accnt & (group &)

OM404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Could not find field select. for G/L accnt & (group &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM404 - Could not find field select. for G/L accnt & (group &) ?

  The SAP error message OM404 ("Could not find field select. for G/L accnt & (group &)") typically occurs in the context of configuring or using the SAP system, particularly in relation to General Ledger (G/L) accounts and their groupings. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the configuration of financial statements, account determination, or when trying to execute certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often indicates that there is a missing configuration for the G/L account or the account group in the system. This could be due to the account not being defined properly in the chart of accounts or the account group not being set up correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Account Group: The account group specified may not exist or may not be correctly linked to the G/L account.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the error can be related to authorization issues where the user does not have the necessary permissions to access