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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 (for customer account groups) or OBD3 (for vendor account groups).
  Verify the input rules and ensure they are correctly set up according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Input Rules:
  
  Check the input rules associated with the account group. Make sure that the fields required for the transaction are correctly defined and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly when creating or modifying the master record.
  If you are using a specific transaction, ensure that the data being entered complies with the input rules of the account group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to account groups and input rules for further guidance on how to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and input rules, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBD2, OBD3, FS00 (for G/L account creation), and FK01 (for vendor creation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error FH232 for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify records in the specified account group.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FH232 error in SAP.