How To Fix CM_FAC_FH022 - Alternative acct number is already assigned to acct &1 in Company Code &2

CM_FAC_FH022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_FAC_FH - G/L account master data messages

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Alternative acct number is already assigned to acct &1 in Company Code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_FAC_FH022 - Alternative acct number is already assigned to acct &1 in Company Code &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_FAC_FH022 indicates that an alternative account number you are trying to assign is already in use for another account in the specified company code. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when you are trying to set up or modify account assignments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The alternative account number you are trying to assign is already linked to another account in the same company code.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the assignment of the alternative account number to multiple accounts.
  Data Entry Error: It could be a simple mistake where the same alternative account number is being entered for different accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) to check the existing assignments of the alternative account number in the specified company code.
  Look for the account number that is currently using the alternative account number you are trying to assign.
  
  
  
  Modify or