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

1E466 - Overview

• 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