How To Fix B0077 - Account group may not be a one-time account group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Account group may not be a one-time account group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0077 - Account group may not be a one-time account group ?

  The SAP error message B0077, which states "Account group may not be a one-time account group," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a customer or vendor master record in SAP, and the account group you are using is not compatible with one-time accounts.
  Cause:
  This error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to create a master record using an account group that is not configured to allow one-time accounts.
  The account group settings in the configuration do not permit the creation of one-time accounts, which are typically used for customers or vendors that are not expected to have a long-term relationship with the company.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBD2 (for customer account groups) or OBD3 (for vendor account groups).
  Look for the account group you are trying to use and check its settings.
  Ensure that the account group is configured to allow one-time accounts. This is usually done by checking the "One-time account" checkbox in the account group settings.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Account Group:
  
  If the current account group does not support one-time accounts, consider using a different account group that is configured to allow one-time accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the account group settings, consult with your SAP administrator or someone in your organization who manages SAP configurations.
  
  
  
  Review User Input:
  
  Ensure that you are entering the correct data in the fields and that you are not mistakenly trying to create a one-time account when it is not allowed by the selected account group.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  One-Time Accounts: These are typically used for customers or vendors that do not have a long-term relationship with the company. They allow for quick transactions without the need to create a full master record.
  Account Group Settings: Account groups in SAP define the characteristics of master records, including the fields that are required, optional, or suppressed. They also determine the number range for the master records.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBD2 - Change Customer Account Group
  OBD3 - Change Vendor Account Group
  XD01 - Create Customer (General Data)
  MK01 - Create Vendor (General Data)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B0077 error and successfully create or modify the master record as needed.