FS708 - G/L account & is not defined in chart of accounts &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 708

• Message text: G/L account & is not defined in chart of accounts &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS708 - G/L account & is not defined in chart of accounts & ?

  The SAP error message FS708 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account is not defined in the specified chart of accounts. This error typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction using a G/L account that has not been set up in the chart of accounts you are using for your company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing G/L Account: The G/L account you are trying to use has not been created in the chart of accounts associated with your company code.
  Incorrect Chart of Accounts: The transaction is being processed under a different chart of accounts than the one where the G/L account is defined.
  Inactive G/L Account: The G/L account may exist but is inactive or blocked for postings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial accounting settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check if the G/L account exists in the chart of accounts you are using.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create G/L Account:
  
  If the G/L account is missing, create it using transaction code FS00.
  Ensure that you select the correct chart of accounts and enter all required details.
  
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts:
  
  Check the chart of accounts assigned to your company code using transaction code OBY6.
  Ensure that the correct chart of accounts is being used for the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Account Status:
  
  If the G/L account exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or remove any blocking status.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP FI consultant or system administrator to review the settings related to the chart of accounts and G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: 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 Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify G/L accounts in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FS708 error and successfully post your transactions.