How To Fix EA_FIN_UI_DECO136 - The change of account is invalid and is ignored in line &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA_FIN_UI_DECO - Messages for Front End/Back End Decoupling

• Message number: 136

• Message text: The change of account is invalid and is ignored in line &1

What causes this issue?

The account entered is not a valid vendor or customer account for the
company code.

System Response

The system sets the account to its previous value.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA_FIN_UI_DECO136 - The change of account is invalid and is ignored in line &1 ?

  The SAP error message EA_FIN_UI_DECO136 indicates that there is an issue with changing the account in a financial document or transaction. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, such as journal entries or invoice postings, where the system is unable to process a change to the account specified in line item &1.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Account Change: The account change being attempted is not valid for the current transaction. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The account is not allowed to be changed after a certain point in the transaction process.
  The account does not exist or is not active.
  The account is locked or has restrictions based on the configuration.
  
  
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes to the account, such as being posted or in a closed period.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the financial module that restrict changes to certain accounts or under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review the Transaction: Check the transaction details and ensure that the account you are trying to change is valid and active. Verify that the account is appropriate for the type of transaction being processed.
  
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the document is in a status that allows for changes. If the document is already posted, you may need to reverse it or create a new document instead of changing the account.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the financial module to see if there are any restrictions on changing accounts. This may involve checking the account determination settings or any validation rules that are in place.
  
  
  Error Line Item: Pay attention to the specific line item indicated in the error message (&1). This will help you identify which account is causing the issue and allow you to focus your troubleshooting efforts.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to financial postings, such as FB50 (G/L Account Document Entry), FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoices), or FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoices).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to financial documents.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.