How To Fix FM837 - > Account & & is excluded in parameter selection criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM - Dunning Notices

• Message number: 837

• Message text: > Account & & is excluded in parameter selection criteria

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FM837 - > Account & & is excluded in parameter selection criteria ?

  The SAP error message FM837 indicates that a specific account is excluded from the selection criteria in a financial transaction or report. This typically occurs when you are trying to execute a function module, report, or transaction that involves financial accounts, and the account you are trying to use is not included in the parameters set for that transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Account Exclusion: The account you are trying to use is explicitly excluded in the selection criteria. This could be due to configuration settings in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified account.
  Incorrect Configuration: The selection criteria for the report or transaction may have been incorrectly configured, leading to the exclusion of certain accounts.
  Account Type Restrictions: The account may belong to a type that is not allowed for the specific transaction or report.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria for the transaction or report you are trying to execute. Ensure that the account you are using is included in the criteria.
  Review Account Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the account in question. This may involve looking at the account type, status, or any specific settings that might exclude it from being used.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the account. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report to understand the selection criteria and any restrictions that may apply.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be using specific transaction codes (e.g., FB50, FBL1N, etc.) that deal with financial postings or reports.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration for financial accounts can be found in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the account settings.
  User Roles: User roles and authorizations can be managed in the SAP system through transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FM837 error and implement a solution to resolve it.