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 specified chart of accounts.
  Ensure that the account is active and properly configured for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Maintain G/L Account in Chart of Accounts:
  
  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 Assignment:
  
  Check the assignment of the chart of accounts to the company code. You can do this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Edit G/L Account Centrally.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to post is using the correct G/L account and chart of accounts. If necessary, adjust the transaction data to reference the correct account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the specific requirements for the G/L account, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Define Chart of Accounts
  OBD4: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to G/L accounts and chart 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 PM251 error and ensure that the G/L account is properly maintained in the specified chart of accounts.