How To Fix PM156 - A name for G/L acct &1 in chart of accts &2 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 156

• Message text: A name for G/L acct &1 in chart of accts &2 is not maintained

What causes this issue?

The long text name for the G/L account specified is not maintained.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the long text name of the G/L account in the G/L account master
record (table SKAT).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM156 - A name for G/L acct &1 in chart of accts &2 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message PM156 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account is not properly maintained in the specified chart of accounts. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a G/L account, but the system cannot find the necessary account details in the specified chart of accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The G/L account specified in the error message is not defined in the chart of accounts you are using.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts being referenced may not be the correct one for the company code or the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Inactive G/L Account: The G/L account may exist but is marked as inactive or not available for the relevant transaction type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial accounting settings that prevent the G/L account from being recognized.
  
  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.
  Ensure that the account is active and properly configured for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Maintain G/L Account:
  
  If the G/L account does not exist, you will need to create it. Use transaction code FS00 to create a new G/L account and ensure it is assigned to the correct chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct chart of accounts for your company code. You can check this in the company code settings (transaction code OBY6).
  
  
  
  Check Account Assignment:
  
  If the G/L account is used in a specific context (like asset accounting or cost center accounting), ensure that it is properly assigned to the relevant account assignment objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Define Chart of Accounts
  OBD2: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and maintain G/L accounts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PM156 error and ensure that the G/L account is properly maintained in the specified chart of accounts.