How To Fix F2037 - Acct group &1 uses ext. no. assignment. Specify an account number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Acct group &1 uses ext. no. assignment. Specify an account number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2037 - Acct group &1 uses ext. no. assignment. Specify an account number ?

  The SAP error message F2037 indicates that the account group you are trying to use requires external number assignment for accounts. This means that when creating a new account within that account group, you must specify an account number manually, rather than allowing the system to automatically generate one.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The account group you are using is configured to require external number assignment.
  You did not provide an account number when trying to create or modify the account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to provide a valid account number when creating or modifying the account. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check Account Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD4 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparations > Define Account Groups).
  Find the account group that corresponds to the error message (indicated by &1).
  Verify that the account group is set to use external number assignment.
  
  
  
  Provide an Account Number:
  
  When creating a new G/L account (using transaction code FS00), ensure that you manually enter a valid account number in the "Account" field.
  Make sure the account number you provide adheres to the number range defined for that account group.
  
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  If you are unsure about the valid range of account numbers, you can check the number range settings for the account group in transaction code OBC4.
  Ensure that the number you are trying to use falls within the defined range.
  
  
  
  Create the Account:
  
  After providing a valid account number, proceed with the creation or modification of the account.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  External Number Assignment: This is a setting in SAP that requires users to manually enter account numbers instead of having the system generate them automatically. This is often used for specific account groups where unique identification is necessary.
  Account Groups: These are used in SAP to categorize G/L accounts and define their properties, such as number assignment, field status, and more.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account
  OBD4: Define Account Groups
  OBC4: Define Number Ranges for G/L Accounts
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F2037 error and successfully create or modify the G/L account.