How To Fix 1E283 - Account balancing may not be changed due to hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 283

• Message text: Account balancing may not be changed due to hierarchy

What causes this issue?

This account is contained in an account hierarchy for interest
compensation. All accounts in the hierarchy must have the same
balancing date. For this reason the account balancing may not be
changed.

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?

Remove the account from the hierarchy, make the change to the account
balancing and then put the account back into the hierarchy.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E283 - Account balancing may not be changed due to hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message 1E283 indicates that there is an issue with account balancing in the context of a hierarchy. This typically occurs when you are trying to change the account assignment or the balancing of accounts in a way that is not allowed due to the existing hierarchy settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Restrictions: The error usually arises when the account you are trying to change is part of a hierarchy that has specific rules or restrictions. For example, certain accounts may be designated as "summary" accounts that cannot be directly modified.
  Account Assignment: The account assignment you are trying to make may not comply with the defined hierarchy structure, leading to inconsistencies in financial reporting or data integrity.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent changes to account balances based on the hierarchy.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Hierarchy Settings: Check the hierarchy settings in your SAP system to understand