How To Fix FICUSTOM202 - SGL account &1 has invalid value &2 for attribute &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 202

• Message text: SGL account &1 has invalid value &2 for attribute &3

What causes this issue?

The 'SGL Account Attribute Edit' failed because SGL account &V1& has an
invalid value &V2& for attribute &V3&.

System Response

Error message (if this message is configured as an error message).

How to fix this error?

Review message to determine its cause and handle as follows:
SGL account attributes derivation for FACTS I and FACTS II were
incorrectly defined.
Change the derivation rules in the IMG via <LS>Public Sector Management
-> Functions for US Federal Government -> General Settings -> Maintain
Derivations for SGL Attributes</>. Then repeat derivation.
Permitted SGL account attributes incorrectly defined.
Change the values for the account attributes in the IMG via <LS>Public
Sector Management -> Functions for US Federal Government -> General
Settings -> Maintain Master Table for SGL Account</>.

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 FICUSTOM202 - SGL account &1 has invalid value &2 for attribute &3 ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM202 indicates that there is an issue with a specific G/L (General Ledger) account in the system. The message states that the G/L account (denoted by &1) has an invalid value (&2) for a specific attribute (&3). This typically occurs during financial transactions or when trying to post to a G/L account that does not meet the required criteria for the specified attribute.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid G/L Account Configuration: The G/L account may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings for the specified attribute.
  Attribute Mismatch: The value assigned to the attribute for the G/L account does not match the expected or allowed values defined in the system.
  Account Type Restrictions: The G/L account may be of a type that does not support the operation being attempted, such as a balance sheet account being used in a profit and loss context.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a simple data entry error where the wrong account or value has been specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data (transaction code FS00) and verify the configuration of the account in question.
  Ensure that the account is set up correctly for the intended use and that all required attributes are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Attribute Values:
  
  Identify the attribute (&3) mentioned in the error message and check the allowed values for that attribute.
  Correct the value (&2) if it is not valid for the G/L account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or configuration guides to understand the requirements for the specific attribute and G/L account type.
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  After making the necessary changes, attempt to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  OBY6: Define G/L Account Attributes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to G/L account settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.