How To Fix CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT101 - Not allowed to change chart of accounts once saved

CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT - Message Class for G/L Account Management

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Not allowed to change chart of accounts once saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT101 - Not allowed to change chart of accounts once saved ?

  The SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT101 indicates that you are trying to change the chart of accounts for a financial account that has already been saved. In SAP, once a financial account is created and saved with a specific chart of accounts, it cannot be changed. This restriction is in place to maintain data integrity and consistency within the financial system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is an attempt to modify the chart of accounts for an existing general ledger (GL) account. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to edit the account details after the account has been created and saved.
  Attempting to change the chart of accounts in the configuration settings for an account that is already in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a few options:
  
  
  Create a New Account: If you need to use a different chart of accounts, the recommended approach is to create a new GL account