How To Fix AR173 - The account number cannot be checked

AR173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AR - SSRV function module messages

• Message number: 173

• Message text: The account number cannot be checked

What causes this issue?

The system cannot check the account number since you have not specified
any check digits in the "Bank control key" field.

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.

AR173 - Details

• The SAP error message AR173, which states "The account number cannot be checked," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts receivable or accounts payable. This error indicates that the system is unable to validate or check the specified account number for various reasons.
  Causes of Error AR173
  
  
  Invalid Account Number: The account number entered may not exist in the system or may have been incorrectly entered.
  
  
  Account Type Issues: The account number may not be of the correct type (e.g., a customer account vs. a vendor account).
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the account may be incomplete or not properly configured, leading to validation failures.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or check the account.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that prevent the system from checking the account.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the