How To Fix 62828 - Only G/L accts & & can be assigned to account for serv.charge type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 828

• Message text: Only G/L accts & & can be assigned to account for serv.charge type

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

In Real Estate Customizing another account assignment was arranged for
this service charge type.
Assign one of the permitted accounts.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62828 - Only G/L accts & & can be assigned to account for serv.charge type ?

  The SAP error message 62828, which states "Only G/L accts & & can be assigned to account for serv. charge type," typically occurs in the context of configuring service charge types in the SAP system. This error indicates that the General Ledger (G/L) accounts assigned to a specific service charge type are not valid or do not meet the criteria set by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect G/L Account Assignment: The G/L accounts assigned to the service charge type may not be of the correct type. For example, the system may require that only specific types of G/L accounts (like revenue or expense accounts) can be assigned to service charge types.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the service charge type settings or in the G/L account settings.
  Account Type Restrictions: The service charge type may have restrictions on which account types can be used, and the assigned accounts do not meet these restrictions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data and verify that the accounts assigned to the service charge type are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the accounts are of the appropriate type (e.g., revenue or expense) as required by the service charge type.
  
  
  
  Review Service Charge Type Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the service charge type in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the service charge type is correctly set up and that it references the correct G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Adjust Account Assignments:
  
  If the assigned G/L accounts are incorrect, update the service charge type to reference the correct accounts that meet the criteria.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to service charge types and G/L account assignments for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing transactions related to the service charge type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) to check G/L accounts or OBYC (Automatic Postings) to review account determination settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into configuration best practices.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to G/L accounts and service charge types in the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.