How To Fix FAGL_SWITCH_OP073 - Referenced account must be the same as the conversion account

FAGL_SWITCH_OP073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SWITCH_OP -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Referenced account must be the same as the conversion account

What causes this issue?

The referenced item has to be posted to the account that the program is
going to convert into an account managed on an open item basis. However,
the account referenced is not the account of the switch.

System Response

The referenced item cannot be posted.

How to fix this error?

Check the entries in the referenced document.

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 FAGL_SWITCH_OP073 - Referenced account must be the same as the conversion account ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_SWITCH_OP073, which states "Referenced account must be the same as the conversion account," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with the General Ledger (G/L) accounts and their conversion settings.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch between the account that is being referenced in a transaction and the account that is designated for conversion. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account being used in a transaction does not match the account that is set up for currency conversion.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings for currency conversion in the financial accounting module.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors where the wrong account is selected or referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAGL_SWITCH_OP073 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the G/L accounts involved. Ensure that the conversion account is correctly set