How To Fix F2180 - Account group &1 has been reserved for consumers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Account group &1 has been reserved for consumers

What causes this issue?

The selected account group is reserved for consumers and is not allowed
to be used by other partner functions.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

Select a different account group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2180 - Account group &1 has been reserved for consumers ?

  The SAP error message F2180, which states "Account group &1 has been reserved for consumers," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a customer or vendor account in SAP, and the account group you are using is restricted to consumer accounts only. This means that the account group is not intended for the type of account you are trying to create or modify (e.g., a business account).
  Cause:
  
  Account Group Restrictions: The account group you are trying to use is configured to only allow consumer accounts. This is often set up in the configuration of the SAP system to differentiate between consumer and business accounts.
  Incorrect Account Type: You may be attempting to create a business account using an account group that is designated for consumers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Master Data > Define Account Groups.
  Look for the account group specified in the error message and check its settings. Ensure that it is set up correctly for the type of accounts you want to create.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Account Group:
  
  If you are trying to create a business account, select an appropriate account group that is designated for business accounts instead of consumer accounts.
  You can find the list of available account groups in the same configuration area or by using the relevant transaction codes (e.g., XD01 for customers, XK01 for vendors).
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about which account group to use or if you need to change the configuration, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for maintaining the SAP system in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD01 (Create Customer), XD02 (Change Customer), XD03 (Display Customer)
  XK01 (Create Vendor), XK02 (Change Vendor), XK03 (Display Vendor)
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on account groups and their configurations.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify accounts in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message F2180 and successfully create or modify the account as needed.