How To Fix VF201 - Chart of accounts &1 is not used in SD.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VF - Billing

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Chart of accounts &1 is not used in SD.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VF201 - Chart of accounts &1 is not used in SD. ?

  The SAP error message VF201 indicates that the chart of accounts specified in the transaction is not being used in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the chart of accounts defined in the system and the one being referenced in the sales document or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts specified in the sales document does not match any chart of accounts configured for the company code in the SD module.
  Configuration Issues: The chart of accounts may not be properly assigned to the company code or may not be activated for use in the SD module.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the chart of accounts field when entering data in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Edit Chart of Accounts.
  Ensure that the chart of accounts is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Chart of Accounts to Company Code:
  
  Ensure that the chart of accounts is assigned to the company code that is being used in the sales document.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Edit Chart of Accounts.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Document Settings:
  
  Check the sales document settings to ensure that the correct chart of accounts is being referenced.
  You can do this by reviewing the sales area data in the customer master record or the sales document itself.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Double-check the data entry in the transaction to ensure that the correct chart of accounts is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 to check the chart of accounts assignment or SE11 to view the data dictionary for the relevant tables.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VF201 error and ensure that the correct chart of accounts is being utilized in your SD transactions.