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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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 settings for the secondary index and the account in question. Ensure that the life of the secondary index is set to be equal to or greater than the life of the account.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the Financial Accounting module).
  
  
  
  Adjust Index Life:
  
  If the secondary index life is indeed shorter, you may need to extend its life to match or exceed the account life. This can typically be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all settings were correctly transferred and configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and making necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (to manage posting periods) or OBY6 (to configure financial accounting settings) to check and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the system to confirm that the error has been resolved and that financial processing can continue without issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the F9618 error and ensure that your financial accounting processes run smoothly.