How To Fix CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT203 - Alternative acct number in company code &1 of G/L Account &2 is cleared.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Alternative acct number in company code &1 of G/L Account &2 is cleared.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT203 - Alternative acct number in company code &1 of G/L Account &2 is cleared. ?

  The SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT203 indicates that there is an issue with the alternative account number for a General Ledger (G/L) account in a specific company code. The message states that the alternative account number is cleared, which means that it is no longer valid or has been deactivated.
  Cause:
  
  Cleared Alternative Account: The alternative account number for the specified G/L account in the given company code has been marked as cleared or inactive.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the G/L account settings or in the company code settings that are causing the alternative account to be recognized as cleared.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues in the system, such as inconsistencies in the master data for the G/L accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Alternative Account Status:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data (transaction code FS00).
  Enter the G/L account number and the company code.
  Check the status of the alternative account number. If it is marked as cleared or inactive, you may need to reactivate it or assign a new alternative account.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the G/L account and the company code is correct.
  Check if the alternative account is properly defined in the system and is linked to the correct G/L account.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If the alternative account number is indeed cleared and should not be, you may need to correct the data in the system.
  This may involve updating the G/L account master data or reassigning the alternative account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  OBY6: Company Code Global Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to G/L account master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.