How To Fix AC461 - Value for G/L account '&1' also entered in account '&2'

AC461 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Value for G/L account '&1' also entered in account '&2'

What causes this issue?

G/L accounts '&v1&' and '&v2&' must have the same value, because they
are used to collect all acquisitions and/or retirements from affiliated
companies.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC461 - Value for G/L account '&1' also entered in account '&2' ?

  The SAP error message AC461 indicates that there is a conflict in the assignment of values to General Ledger (G/L) accounts in the context of Asset Accounting. Specifically, it means that the value for a particular G/L account (denoted as '&1') has also been entered in another account (denoted as '&2'). This typically occurs during the posting of asset transactions, such as acquisitions, transfers, or retirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The error usually arises when there are duplicate entries for the same asset transaction in different G/L accounts. This can happen due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in Asset Accounting may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in account assignments.
  Posting Logic: The posting logic in the system may be incorrectly defined, causing the system to attempt to post to multiple accounts for the same transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Account Assignments: Check the account assignments for the asset transaction. Ensure