How To Fix COPC_ACCOUNT_UI006 - Account group &1 uses internal number assignment; leave number empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COPC_ACCOUNT_UI - COPC_ACCOUNT_UI

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Account group &1 uses internal number assignment; leave number empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COPC_ACCOUNT_UI006 - Account group &1 uses internal number assignment; leave number empty ?

  The SAP error message COPC_ACCOUNT_UI006 indicates that there is an issue with the account group configuration in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the account group you are trying to use has been set up to use internal number assignment, and therefore, you must leave the number field empty when creating a new account.
  Cause:
  
  Internal Number Assignment: The account group specified (denoted by &1 in the error message) is configured to use internal number assignment. This means that the system will automatically generate the account number when a new account is created.
  User Input: The user is attempting to manually enter a number in the account number field, which is not allowed for account groups that use internal number assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Leave the Number Field Empty: When creating a new account under this account group, simply leave the account number field blank. The system will automatically generate the account number for you.
  Check Account Group Configuration: If you believe that the account group should allow external number assignment (manual entry), you can check the configuration settings for the account group:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD4 (for account groups) or SPRO (to access the configuration menu).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > G/L Account Creation > Define Account Groups.
  Find the relevant account group and check the settings for number assignment. If you want to change it to external number assignment, you can modify the settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBD4: To view and modify account group settings.
  FS00: To create or change G/L accounts.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on account groups and number assignment.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to account group settings if you decide to modify them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the account as needed.