How To Fix RECDCH005 - Account &1 is not defined in chart of accounts &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECDCH - Conditions: Customizing Checks

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Account &1 is not defined in chart of accounts &2

What causes this issue?

The flow type or reference flow type refers to account &V1& using the
account symbol. This account is not defined in chart of accounts &v2&.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the <DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVEXFIREPSYMB>account determination</> so
that the account symbol refers to a valid account.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECDCH005 - Account &1 is not defined in chart of accounts &2 ?

  The SAP error message RECDCH005 indicates that a specific account (denoted by &1) is not defined in the specified chart of accounts (denoted by &2). This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves an account that has not been set up in the relevant chart of accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Account Not Created: The account you are trying to use has not been created in the specified chart of accounts.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The transaction is being processed under the wrong chart of accounts.
  Account Deactivation: The account may have been deactivated or marked for deletion.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings or master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Account:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) to create the account in the specified chart of accounts.
  Ensure that you enter all required details and save the account.
  
  
  
  Check Chart of Accounts:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct chart of accounts for the transaction. You can check this in the configuration settings or by reviewing the transaction details.
  
  
  
  Review Account Status:
  
  Check if the account is active. If it has been marked for deletion or deactivated, you may need to reactivate it or create a new account.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or if the account should exist, consult with your SAP configuration team or financial team to ensure that the account setup aligns with your organization's financial structure.
  
  
  
  Transaction Code:
  
  If you are using a specific transaction code, ensure that it is appropriate for the type of posting you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Record
  OB13: Define Chart of Accounts
  OBD4: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing G/L accounts and charts of accounts.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify G/L accounts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RECDCH005 error and successfully post your transaction.