How To Fix FC406 - Account & in the source company cde has been allocated to several objects

FC406 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 406

• Message text: Account & in the source company cde has been allocated to several objects

What causes this issue?

The alternative account number &V1& was entered in G/L accounts &V3&
and &V4& of the reference company code.
However, it is only possible to replace the account number with an
alternative account number if the latter is clearly allocated.

System Response

Company code &V2& cannot be used as a reference. .

How to fix this error?

Change the allocation in one of the specified accounts.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FC406 - Details

• The SAP error message FC406 indicates that a specific account (in this case, the account code "cde") has been allocated to multiple objects, which can lead to issues when trying to process transactions or perform certain operations. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules, where accounts are linked to various cost centers, internal orders, or other objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Allocations: The account in question has been assigned to more than one object (e.g., cost centers, internal orders, etc.), which can create ambiguity in how transactions should be processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the financial accounting settings that allows for multiple allocations of the same account to different objects.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the master data that lead to this situation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Allocations: Check the account allocations in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant