How To Fix PM251 - 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: 251

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

What causes this issue?

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

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 G/L account in the G/L account master record (company
codes) and restart the transaction!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PM251 - G/L account number &1 is not maintained in chart of accounts &2 ?

  The SAP error message PM251 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account number is not maintained in the specified chart of accounts. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or postings where the system expects a valid G/L account to be associated with a particular chart of accounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The G/L account specified in the transaction is not defined in the chart of accounts being used.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts being referenced may not be the correct one for the company code or the transaction type.
  Inactive G/L Account: The G/L account may exist but is marked as inactive or not available for postings.
  
  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