M7160 - G/L account & flagged for deletion in company code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 160

• Message text: G/L account & flagged for deletion in company code &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7160 - G/L account & flagged for deletion in company code & ?

  The SAP error message M7160 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account is flagged for deletion in a specific company code. This means that the account is marked as inactive and cannot be used for transactions in that company code.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to post a transaction to a G/L account that has been flagged for deletion. This flag is typically set when the account is no longer needed for financial reporting or transactions, and it is a part of the account management process in SAP.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a few options:
  
  
  Check the Account Status:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data in SAP (Transaction Code: FS00).
  Enter the G/L account number and the company code.
  Check if the "Flag for Deletion" checkbox is selected. If it is, you will need to remove this flag if the account is still needed.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  If the account is still required, you can remove the deletion flag:
  
  In the G/L account master data screen, uncheck the "Flag for Deletion" checkbox.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Use an Alternative Account:
  
  If the account is indeed no longer needed, you should use an alternative G/L account that is active and not flagged for deletion for your transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure whether to remove the deletion flag or not, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that the account management policies are followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display (to check transactions related to the account)
  
  
  
  Account Management:
  
  It's important to regularly review G/L accounts to ensure that they are properly maintained and that any accounts that are no longer needed are flagged for deletion to keep the chart of accounts clean.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing G/L accounts for more detailed procedures and policies.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7160 error and continue with your financial transactions in SAP.