How To Fix FC136 - Account number 2 must be larger than account number 1

FC136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Account number 2 must be larger than account number 1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC136 - Account number 2 must be larger than account number 1 ?

  The SAP error message FC136 ("Account number 2 must be larger than account number 1") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account assignments in financial documents such as journal entries or postings. This error indicates that the system expects the second account number to be numerically greater than the first account number, which is a requirement in certain configurations or scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Number Configuration: The error often arises due to the way account numbers are configured in the system. In some cases, the system may enforce a rule that requires account numbers to be in a specific order.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have inadvertently entered the account numbers in the wrong order.
  Custom Validation Rules: There may be custom validation rules implemented in the SAP system that enforce this requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Numbers: Review the account numbers being used in the transaction. Ensure that the second