How To Fix 1E466 - Account is not active (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Account is not active (see long text)

What causes this issue?

Currency changeover is planned for this account but it is not active.
If the account is inactive on the changeover date, the currency
changeover does not take place.

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?

Activate the account.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E466 - Account is not active (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message 1E466 ("Account is not active (see long text)") typically indicates that the account you are trying to use in a transaction is not currently active in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with customer accounts, vendor accounts, or general ledger accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Account Deactivation: The account may have been deactivated or marked as inactive in the system.
  Account Type: The account type may not be suitable for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Date Restrictions: The account may be inactive for a specific period, such as after a certain date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the account from being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Status: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant account (customer, vendor, or GL account) in the SAP system.
  Verify if the account is marked as active. If it is inactive, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Reactivate the Account:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can reactivate the account by changing its status in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like FD02 for customer accounts or FK02 for vendor accounts).
  For GL accounts, you can use transaction code FS00 to check and modify the account status.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any specific configuration settings that might be affecting the account's status.
  Consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to ensure that the account is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the error message or using the transaction code SE91 to look up the message and its long text for additional context.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and modify the account. If not, contact your system administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing accounts, such as FD02 (Change Customer), FK02 (Change Vendor), and FS00 (Change G/L Account).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on account management and error handling.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.