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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 to create it using the same transaction code.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain G/L Account:
  
  If the G/L account is missing, create it by entering the necessary details such as account number, account type, and other relevant information.
  Ensure that the account is assigned to the correct chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct chart of accounts in your transaction. You can check this in the configuration settings or in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Check Account Status:
  
  Ensure that the G/L account is active and not blocked for postings. You can check this in the G/L account master record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct G/L account to use, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure you are using the appropriate account for your transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Define Chart of Accounts
  OBD2: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for guidelines on maintaining G/L accounts and charts of accounts.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify G/L accounts in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PM151 error and successfully post your transaction.