How To Fix FH144 - Account & cannot be changed -> long text

FH144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Account & cannot be changed -> long text

What causes this issue?

Posting took place to account &V1& with posting key &V2&, which is
maintained in Customizing with account type M. Posting cannot be
carried out with this posting key in G/L accounts managed on an open
item basis.

System Response

The program cannot change the settings for the account and must be
canceled.

How to fix this error?

This account cannot be converted to open item management.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH144 - Account & cannot be changed -> long text ?

  The SAP error message FH144 ("Account & cannot be changed") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with account assignments in SAP. This error indicates that the specified account cannot be modified due to certain restrictions or conditions set within the system.
  Causes of FH144 Error
  
  
  Account Type Restrictions: The account you are trying to change may be of a type that does not allow modifications. For example, certain accounts may be locked for changes due to their nature (e.g., balance sheet accounts).
  
  
  Document Status: If the document is already posted or in a status that does not allow changes, you will encounter this error. For instance, if the document is in a closed period or has been cleared, changes to the account may not be permitted.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to change the account. This could be due to role-based access controls in