How To Fix F9618 - Secondary index life &1 is less than account life &2

F9618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F9 - Messages from all FI Archiving and Deletion Programs

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Secondary index life &1 is less than account life &2

What causes this issue?

Secondary index life &V1& is not as long as account life &V2&. It does
not make sense to enter a life which is not as long as account life
&V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Maintain the value according to the above instructions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F9618 - Secondary index life &1 is less than account life &2 ?

  The SAP error message F9618 indicates that there is a mismatch between the life of a secondary index and the life of the associated account. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and can affect the processing of financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the secondary index's life (the period during which it is valid) is shorter than the life of the account it is associated with. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings for the secondary index and the account may not be aligned properly in the system.
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from another system, the life settings may not have been correctly transferred or configured.
  Changes in Accounting Policies: Changes in accounting policies or practices may lead to discrepancies in the life settings of accounts and their associated indices.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration