How To Fix FH553 - Reference account &1 is acct determination relevant; used more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Reference account &1 is acct determination relevant; used more than once

What causes this issue?

You have assigned several G/L accounts to reference account &V1&, such
as G/L account &V2&. This reference account is account determination
relevant.

System Response

When copying the account determination from one chart of accounts of
the reference company code to the chart of accounts of the target
company code, the copied account determination can only be entered in
one of the G/L accounts.

How to fix this error?

Delete the multiple entries or change the reference account to an
account that is not account determination relevant.
Another possibility that would suffice is to select one account before
executing the function <ls>Create account determination</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH553 - Reference account &1 is acct determination relevant; used more than once ?

  The SAP error message FH553 indicates that there is an issue with the account determination for a reference account in the financial module. Specifically, it means that the reference account specified is relevant for account determination and has been used more than once in the context of the transaction you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Reference Accounts: The reference account is being used multiple times in the same transaction or document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the account determination settings, where the system is not able to correctly identify the unique reference account.
  Incorrect Document Setup: The document being processed may have been set up incorrectly, leading to the same reference account being referenced multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Entries: Review the document or transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that the reference account is only used once. If it appears multiple times, modify the entries to ensure uniqueness.
  Review Account Determination Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for account determination in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting). Ensure that the settings are correct and that there are no duplicate entries for the reference account.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  Test in a Development Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant transaction information.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBYC (for account determination) or FB50 (for general ledger posting) to review and adjust settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for financial accounting and account determination to understand how reference accounts are used and configured.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting account determination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FH553 error and implement a solution to resolve it.