How To Fix CM_FAC_FH500 - Make sure the chart of accounts consistent across all account attributes

CM_FAC_FH500 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Make sure the chart of accounts consistent across all account attributes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_FAC_FH500 - Make sure the chart of accounts consistent across all account attributes ?

  The SAP error message CM_FAC_FH500, which states "Make sure the chart of accounts is consistent across all account attributes," typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the chart of accounts configuration across different account attributes in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as when creating or modifying financial documents, or when performing configuration changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Chart of Accounts: The chart of accounts may not be uniformly defined across different company codes or controlling areas. This inconsistency can arise from:
  
  Different charts of accounts assigned to different company codes.
  Missing or incorrectly defined account attributes (like account type, account group, etc.) that do not align with the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the financial accounting module, such as:
  
  Incorrect assignment of the chart of accounts to company codes.
  Missing or incorrect settings in the financial accounting configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been