How To Fix /SCMTMS/SFIR249 - Posting failed; G/L account &1 does not exist in company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SFIR -

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Posting failed; G/L account &1 does not exist in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR249 - Posting failed; G/L account &1 does not exist in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SFIR249 Posting failed; G/L account &1 does not exist in company code &2 indicates that there is an issue with the General Ledger (G/L) account specified in the transaction. This error typically occurs when the system attempts to post a financial transaction, but the G/L account referenced does not exist in the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent G/L Account: The G/L account specified in the transaction does not exist in the chart of accounts for the given company code.
  Incorrect Company Code: The G/L account may exist, but it is not assigned to the specified company code.
  Inactive G/L Account: The G/L account may be inactive or blocked for postings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial settings in SAP, such as missing or incorrect settings in the chart of accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account:
  
  Go to transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the G/L account exists for the specified company code.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the same transaction code.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the G/L account is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the G/L account master record.
  
  
  
  Activate G/L Account:
  
  If the G/L account exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can also be done in transaction FS00.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the chart of accounts and company code settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about creating or modifying G/L accounts, consult with your finance team or SAP FI consultant to ensure compliance with accounting standards and practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Define Company Code
  OBD2: Assign G/L Accounts to Company Codes
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing G/L accounts and company codes.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify G/L accounts in SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully post the transaction.