How To Fix FH232 - The new account group has &1 deviating input rules

FH232 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 232

• Message text: The new account group has &1 deviating input rules

What causes this issue?

You have changed the account group of the G/L account. The new account
group has different rules for entry and display. &V1& deviating
definitions were found.

How to fix this error?

Check the change.

System Response

When the change is saved, field contents that are hidden in the new
account group are deleted in all company codes.
Fields that are defined as required entry fields in the new account
group are not filled automatically. As soon as you edit this data, the
system displays a corresponding error message.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH232 - The new account group has &1 deviating input rules ?

  The SAP error message FH232 indicates that there is a mismatch between the input rules defined for the new account group and the existing configuration in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a master record (like a vendor or customer) and the account group you are using has different input rules than what is expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deviating Input Rules: The account group you are trying to use has input rules that do not match the requirements of the transaction or the data being entered.
  
  Configuration Issues: The account group may not be properly configured in the system, leading to inconsistencies in the input rules.
  Missing Fields: Required fields for the account group may not be filled in, or there may be additional fields that are not applicable to the new account group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the account group in transaction code OBD2