How To Fix FAC_MAINT_COA005 - G/L Account &1 will be created in the another account range &2 and &3.

FAC_MAINT_COA005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAC_MAINT_COA - message for maintenance chart of account

• Message number: 005

• Message text: G/L Account &1 will be created in the another account range &2 and &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAC_MAINT_COA005 - G/L Account &1 will be created in the another account range &2 and &3. ?

  The SAP error message FAC_MAINT_COA005 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of a General Ledger (G/L) account. Specifically, it states that the G/L account you are trying to create will be created in a different account range than expected. This typically occurs when the account number you are trying to use falls outside the defined ranges for the chart of accounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Range Configuration: The G/L account number you are trying to create is not within the defined ranges for the chart of accounts. SAP allows for different ranges of account numbers, and if the number you are trying to use does not fit within the specified range, this error will occur.
  Chart of Accounts Settings: The chart of accounts may have specific settings that restrict the creation of accounts to certain ranges.
  Account Type Restrictions: The account type you are trying to create may have restrictions that prevent it