How To Fix FBH_COMBO003 - External accounts are currently not supported

FBH_COMBO003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBH_COMBO - Message Class for Flexible Combined Balance Functionality

• Message number: 003

• Message text: External accounts are currently not supported

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FBH_COMBO003 - Details

• The SAP error message FBH_COMBO003: External accounts are currently not supported typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account assignments in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system does not support the use of external accounts in the current configuration or transaction type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to only allow internal accounts for certain transactions, and external accounts are not permitted.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction you are trying to execute may not support external accounts due to business rules or system settings.
  Account Type: The account you are trying to use may be classified as an external account, which is not allowed in the context of the transaction.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the account may not be set up correctly, leading to the system rejecting the account as an external one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system