How To Fix 8N1020 - Dual accounting system has wrong setup for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8N1 - Messages for Accounting (Greek Localization)

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Dual accounting system has wrong setup for &

What causes this issue?

Table J_1GID must contain the Account Groups of the accounts of the 2nd
accounting system only!
Therefore depending on the way that a dual acc.system has been setup,
the following Acc.Group classification values are allowed per case in
J_1GID:
a) 1st IAS - 2nd Delta: 'D'
b) 1st IAS - 2nd Local: 'L' & 'C'
c) 1st Local - 2nd IAS: 'I' & 'C'
d) Ledger implementations (NewGL): n/a

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8N1020 - Dual accounting system has wrong setup for & ?

  The SAP error message 8N1020 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the dual accounting system in your SAP environment. This error typically arises when the system is set up to handle dual accounting (for example, both local and international accounting standards) but the configuration is incorrect or incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The dual accounting setup may not be properly configured in the system. This could involve missing or incorrect settings in the financial accounting (FI) module.
  Missing Parameters: Required parameters for dual accounting may not be defined or may be incorrectly defined.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the dual accounting system to fail.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the SAP system may not support the dual accounting features being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for dual accounting in the SAP system. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting settings.
  
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Global Settings (New) > Dual Accounting.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for any inconsistencies that might be causing the issue. This includes checking the chart of accounts, company codes, and other related settings.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like OBY6 (for defining the dual accounting settings) and OBD2 (for defining the accounting principles) to verify and adjust the settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to dual accounting for specific guidance on configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the dual accounting system is functioning correctly.
  
  
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Dual Accounting: This refers to the practice of maintaining two sets of financial records to comply with different accounting standards (e.g., local GAAP and IFRS).
  SAP Modules: This error is primarily related to the Financial Accounting (FI) module, but it may also involve other modules like Controlling (CO) if there are interdependencies.
  System Version: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date, as newer versions may have improved functionalities and bug fixes related to dual accounting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 8N1020.