How To Fix RQ158 - Selection & neither G/L account nor CM group - Leading zeros missing?

RQ158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Selection & neither G/L account nor CM group - Leading zeros missing?

What causes this issue?

The selection entered is not in the table of cash management groups
(view V_T035) or the table of G/L accounts (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?

Check that the entry is correct. If the entry references a G/L account,
the error may have arisen because you did not enter the necessary
leading zeros.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ158 - Selection & neither G/L account nor CM group - Leading zeros missing? ?

  The SAP error message RQ158, which states "Selection & neither G/L account nor CM group - Leading zeros missing," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or reporting when the system is unable to identify a General Ledger (G/L) account or a Cost Center (CM) group due to formatting issues, specifically the absence of leading zeros in the account or group number.
  
  Cause:
  
  Leading Zeros: In SAP, G/L accounts and Cost Center groups often require a specific number of digits, and leading zeros are significant. If the account number or group number is entered without the necessary leading zeros, the system may not recognize it.
  Incorrect Input: Users may input the account or group number incorrectly, omitting leading zeros.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how account numbers are formatted or validated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that the G/L account or Cost Center group number is entered correctly,