How To Fix /PRA/ACCOUNTING204 - Account & does not exist/inactive in chart of acct, company &, acct cat &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ACCOUNTING -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Account & does not exist/inactive in chart of acct, company &, acct cat &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING204 - Account & does not exist/inactive in chart of acct, company &, acct cat & ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING204 indicates that the specified account does not exist or is inactive in the chart of accounts for the given company code and account category. This error typically arises during financial transactions or postings when the system cannot find the relevant account in the specified chart of accounts.
  Causes:
  
  Account Not Created: The account you are trying to use has not been created in the chart of accounts.
  Inactive Account: The account exists but has been marked as inactive.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The account may exist in a different chart of accounts than the one assigned to the company code.
  Wrong Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may not be the one where the account is defined.
  Account Category Issues: The account category specified may not match the account type you are trying to use.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Account Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the account exists in the specified chart of accounts and company code.
  
  
  
  Activate the Account:
  
  If the account exists but is inactive, you can activate it by editing the account in FS00 and ensuring that it is set to active.
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the chart of accounts assigned to the company code is correct. You can check this in the company code settings (transaction code OBY6).
  
  
  
  Correct Company Code:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct company code in your transaction. If you are using a different company code, switch to the correct one.
  
  
  
  Review Account Category:
  
  Ensure that the account category you are using is appropriate for the type of transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Company Code Global Data
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on managing G/L accounts and troubleshooting common errors.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify G/L accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.