Message type: E = Error
Message class: FH - General ledger module messages
Message number: 184
Message text: Change "External account management" in spite of postings
FI ALE is activated for accounting documents (distibuted general
ledger).
Postings have already been made in the account.
You want to change the <DS:DE.WMETH>Account managed in external system
</> indicator. This could result in the transaction figures not being
completely updated in the ALE target system.
You can find more information in OSS note 131784.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Check your entries.
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FH184
- Change "External account management" in spite of postings ?The SAP error message FH184, which states "Change 'External account management' in spite of postings," typically occurs when you attempt to change the settings for an account that has already been used in transactions. This error is related to the configuration of external account management in the Financial Accounting (FI) module of SAP.
Cause: The error arises when you try to modify the external account management settings for a G/L account that has already been posted to. In SAP, certain settings, such as whether an account is managed externally or internally, cannot be changed once there are existing postings against that account. This is to maintain data integrity and ensure that financial reporting remains accurate.
Solution: To resolve this error, you have a few options: Check for Postings: First, verify if there are any postings made to the G/L account in question. You can do this by running a report or checking the account balance
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