How To Fix DOC_CHANGE_EXT002 - Mass change not possible for different G/L accounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DOC_CHANGE_EXT - Extended Document Change

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Mass change not possible for different G/L accounts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DOC_CHANGE_EXT002 - Mass change not possible for different G/L accounts ?

  The SAP error message DOC_CHANGE_EXT002 indicates that a mass change operation is not possible for different General Ledger (G/L) accounts. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a mass change on documents that involve multiple G/L accounts, which is not allowed in certain contexts within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple G/L Accounts: The primary cause of this error is that the documents you are trying to change involve different G/L accounts. SAP restricts mass changes to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on mass changes, especially if they involve different accounts.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in your SAP system that prevent mass changes for documents with different G/L accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Single G/L Account: Ensure that the documents you are trying to change all relate to the same G/L account. If they do not, you will need to separate them into groups that share the