How To Fix PM151 - G/L account number &1 is not maintained in chart of accounts &2

PM151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 151

• Message text: G/L account number &1 is not maintained in chart of accounts &2

What causes this issue?

The specified G/L account does not exist for the respective chart of
accounts in the G/L account master record (table SKA1).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the G/L account in the G/L account master record (chart of
accounts).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM151 - G/L account number &1 is not maintained in chart of accounts &2 ?

  The SAP error message PM151 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account number is not maintained in the specified chart of accounts. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a G/L account that has not been defined in the relevant chart of accounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The G/L account you are trying to use is not set up in the specified chart of accounts.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts being referenced may not be the one that contains the G/L account.
  Account Type Restrictions: The G/L account may be restricted for certain types of postings or may not be active.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial accounting settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the G/L account exists in the specified chart of accounts.
  If it does not exist, you will need