How To Fix FC148 - Do not mix numeric and alphanumeric account numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Do not mix numeric and alphanumeric account numbers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC148 - Do not mix numeric and alphanumeric account numbers ?

  The SAP error message FC148, "Do not mix numeric and alphanumeric account numbers," typically occurs when there is an attempt to process transactions involving account numbers that are not consistent in their format. This error is common in financial transactions where account numbers are expected to be either purely numeric or alphanumeric, but not a mix of both.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Number Format: The error arises when the system encounters a mix of numeric and alphanumeric account numbers in a transaction. For example, if some account numbers are purely numeric (like "123456") and others are alphanumeric (like "ABC123"), the system will throw this error.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may define account numbers to be either numeric or alphanumeric, and any deviation from this can trigger the error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to inconsistencies in account number formats.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Numbers: Review the account numbers being used