How To Fix AC462 - Value of G/L account '&1' overwrites value '&2' of account '&3'

AC462 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Value of G/L account '&1' overwrites value '&2' of account '&3'

What causes this issue?

The value &V2& was already entered in G/L account '&V3&'. This value
is different from the value just entered in G/L account '&v1&'.
However, both accounts must have the same value.

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 AC462 - Value of G/L account '&1' overwrites value '&2' of account '&3' ?

  The SAP error message AC462 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 being assigned to a G/L account is overwriting a previously assigned value for another account. This typically occurs during the posting of asset transactions, such as acquisitions, transfers, or retirements.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the asset account determination may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in account assignments.
  Posting Rules: The posting rules for asset transactions may not align with the expected behavior, causing one account's value to overwrite another.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The G/L accounts assigned to the asset transaction may not be appropriate for the type of transaction being processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the transaction posting can lead to incorrect account assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC462