How To Fix 3W529 - Account number must be between &1 and &2 or between &3 and &4 digits long

3W529 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 529

• Message text: Account number must be between &1 and &2 or between &3 and &4 digits long

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3W529 - Account number must be between &1 and &2 or between &3 and &4 digits long ?

  The SAP error message 3W529 indicates that the account number you are trying to enter does not meet the required length criteria defined in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the account number must be between a specified range of digits, which is indicated by the placeholders (&1, &2, &3, &4) in the message.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The account number you are entering is either too short or too long.
  The account number does not conform to the length restrictions set in the configuration of the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Number Length: Verify the length of the account number you are trying to enter. Ensure that it falls within the specified ranges mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for account number lengths in the relevant SAP module (e.g., Financial Accounting).