How To Fix 1I024 - Enter different accounts for account assignment (&1, &2, &3, &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1I - BCA: General Ledger Integration

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Enter different accounts for account assignment (&1, &2, &3, &4)

What causes this issue?

For general ledger account assignment with general ledger group '&V1&',
account currency '&V2&', general ledger transaction '&V3&', additional
key '&V4&', the offsetting account is not permissible as this account
is already entered as general ledger account or as debit or credit
account to which the general ledger account is transfer posted
(transfer posting payables / receivables).

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?

Correct the accounts.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I024 - Enter different accounts for account assignment (&1, &2, &3, &4) ?

  The SAP error message 1I024 ("Enter different accounts for account assignment (&1, &2, &3, &4)") typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions when the system detects that the same account is being assigned to multiple line items in a way that is not allowed. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), where account assignments are critical for proper financial reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to post a transaction that requires different accounts for each line item, but you have inadvertently assigned the same account to multiple line items.
  The configuration of the system may require that certain accounts must be unique for specific types of transactions or postings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Line Items: Check the line items in your transaction. Ensure that each line item has a unique account assignment if the system requires it.
  
  
  Change Account Assignments: Modify the account assignments in your transaction to ensure that they are different for each line item. This may involve selecting different GL accounts or cost centers as appropriate.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe that the configuration should allow the same account for multiple line items, consult with your SAP administrator or financial team to review the account assignment rules in the system. There may be specific settings in the configuration that enforce this requirement.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on account assignment rules specific to your version of SAP and the modules you are using.
  
  
  Test in a Sandbox: If you are unsure about the changes, consider testing the transaction in a sandbox environment to ensure that the changes resolve the issue without causing other problems.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes, such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry), F-02 (General Posting), or others where account assignments are made.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to account assignments, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.