How To Fix PM172 - Chart of accts not defined for company code &1 in table T001; termination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PM - Extended Payment Functions

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Chart of accts not defined for company code &1 in table T001; termination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM172 - Chart of accts not defined for company code &1 in table T001; termination ?

  The SAP error message PM172 indicates that there is an issue with the chart of accounts not being defined for a specific company code in the T001 table. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a financial transaction or access financial data for a company code that does not have an associated chart of accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Chart of Accounts: The primary cause of this error is that the chart of accounts has not been assigned to the specified company code in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the chart of accounts is not properly linked to the company code.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the chart of accounts may not have been set up correctly for the new company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PM172 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Company Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare for G/L Account Creation).
  Verify that the company code in question is listed and that a chart of accounts is assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Assign Chart of Accounts:
  
  If the chart of accounts is not assigned, you can assign it by selecting the company code and entering the appropriate chart of accounts.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the chart of accounts itself is correctly defined and active. You can check this using transaction code OB13 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Edit Chart of Accounts).
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If this error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary configurations were completed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T001 Table: This table contains the company code data, including the assigned chart of accounts.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Assign Chart of Accounts to Company Code
  OB13: Maintain Chart of Accounts
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring company codes and charts of accounts.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or Financial Accounting team for further investigation.