How To Fix 1E056 - You have assigned more than one account holder

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 056

• Message text: You have assigned more than one account holder

What causes this issue?

You tried to save an account with more than one account holder. An
account can have exactly one account holder.

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?

Enter only one single account holder for the account. If several
perons, e.g. a married couple, are account holder, create a business
partner with the category group. Select this group as single account
holder. You can assign the individual persons to the group via the
business partner relationships.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E056 - You have assigned more than one account holder ?

  The SAP error message 1E056 ("You have assigned more than one account holder") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or account management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the assignment of account holders to a particular account or transaction, where the system expects only one account holder but finds multiple entries.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Assignments: The most common cause is that multiple account holders have been assigned to the same account or transaction, which violates the system's requirement for a single account holder.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the account assignment settings in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to multiple account holders being assigned inadvertently.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with the master data setup for accounts or account holders can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Account Assignments: Check the account or transaction in question to see if multiple account holders have been assigned. Remove any duplicate entries to ensure that only one account holder is assigned.
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings related to account assignments in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to allow only one account holder per account.
  Data Cleanup: If the error is due to data entry errors, perform a data cleanup to correct any inconsistencies in the account holder assignments.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling account holder assignments and resolving related errors.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes (like FB50, FBL1N, etc.) to review or modify account assignments.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary roles and authorizations to make changes to account assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.