How To Fix 3W524 - Account number must fall between &1 and &2 or between &3 and &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 524

• Message text: Account number must fall between &1 and &2 or between &3 and &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W524 - Account number must fall between &1 and &2 or between &3 and &4 ?

  The SAP error message 3W524 indicates that the account number you are trying to use does not fall within the specified valid ranges. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as posting to a general ledger account, where the system enforces specific account number ranges for different types of accounts (e.g., asset accounts, liability accounts, expense accounts).
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The account number you entered is outside the defined ranges for the account type you are trying to use.
  The account number may not be valid for the specific company code or chart of accounts you are working with.
  There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain account numbers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Number: Verify that the account number you are trying to use is correct and exists in the system. Ensure that it is not a typo.
  
  
  Review Account Ranges: Check the configuration settings for the account ranges in the SAP system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide).
  Looking under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Edit G/L Account Centrally to see the valid ranges for the account numbers.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you do not have access to the configuration settings, consult with your SAP administrator or finance team to understand the valid account ranges and whether the account you are trying to use is valid.
  
  
  Use a Valid Account: If the account number is indeed invalid, you will need to select a different account number that falls within the specified ranges.
  
  
  Check Company Code and Chart of Accounts: Ensure that you are using the correct company code and chart of accounts, as account number validity can vary based on these settings.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FS00 (to display or change G/L account master data) to check the details of the account number.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on account number ranges and configuration.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.