How To Fix 1GL024 - Clearing account &1 is assigned to different GL groups (&2 + &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1GL - BKK: Hauptbuchintegration

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Clearing account &1 is assigned to different GL groups (&2 + &3)

What causes this issue?

The clearing account &V1& was assigned to different general ledger
groups (&V2& + &V3&).

How to fix this error?

In Customizing, process the activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG-BA-V_TBKKCASS>Define
GL Account Assignment: Current Accounts</> and assign a clearing account
with a unique general ledger group.
The following is, for example, a correct setting:
General Ledger Group,,Clearing account
X,,1
Y,,2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1GL024 - Clearing account &1 is assigned to different GL groups (&2 + &3) ?

  The SAP error message 1GL024 indicates that there is a conflict in the assignment of a clearing account to different General Ledger (GL) account groups. Specifically, the error message states that the clearing account (denoted as &1) is assigned to two different GL account groups (denoted as &2 and &3). This situation typically arises during the posting process when the system detects that the clearing account is not consistently assigned to a single GL account group.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Assignments: The clearing account has been assigned to more than one GL account group in the configuration settings.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the chart of accounts or in the account assignment settings.
  Data Entry Error: Incorrect data entry during the creation or modification of GL accounts or clearing accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Clearing Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or FS00 for GL account maintenance).
  Look for the clearing account in question (the one indicated by &1).
  Verify the account group assignment and ensure that it is only assigned to one GL account group.
  
  
  
  Review GL Account Groups:
  
  Check the GL account groups assigned to the clearing account.
  If the clearing account is indeed assigned to multiple groups, you will need to decide which group it should belong to and make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Adjust Account Group Assignment:
  
  If you find that the clearing account is incorrectly assigned, you can change the account group assignment to the correct one.
  Ensure that the clearing account is consistent with the intended usage in your financial processes.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test posting to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct account group assignment, consult your organization's financial documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: Create/Change GL Account
  OBY6: Define Account Groups
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to GL account configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1GL024 and ensure that your clearing account is correctly configured within the SAP system.