How To Fix 1E181 - Account &1 is a reference account

1E181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Account &1 is a reference account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E181 - Account &1 is a reference account ?

  The SAP error message 1E181 indicates that the account you are trying to use is a reference account. Reference accounts in SAP are typically used for specific purposes, such as controlling or reporting, and they cannot be used in certain transactions or postings.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to post a transaction to an account that is designated as a reference account. This means that the account is not intended for direct postings, and the system restricts its use to prevent incorrect entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Verify the account settings in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the account in the chart of accounts and checking its configuration.
  Ensure that the account is not set as a reference account if it needs to be used for postings.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Account:
  
  If the account is indeed a reference account and cannot be