How To Fix 1E184 - Using reference account & not possible

1E184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Using reference account & not possible

What causes this issue?

Account &1 itself has no reference account. You cannot use the account
as a reference account.

How to fix this error?

Delete all reference connections to this account.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E184 - Using reference account & not possible ?

  The SAP error message 1E184 ("Using reference account & not possible") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account assignments in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the reference account being used in a transaction, which may not be valid or available for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Reference Account: The reference account specified in the transaction may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Account Type Restrictions: The reference account may not be of the correct type for the transaction you are attempting (e.g., using a balance sheet account in a profit and loss context).
  Account Status: The reference account may be blocked or inactive, preventing its use in new transactions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that restrict the use of certain accounts under specific conditions.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary permissions