How To Fix FQ287 - Subsequent changes to the account category not allowed (&1/&2/&3)

FQ287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Subsequent changes to the account category not allowed (&1/&2/&3)

What causes this issue?

You try to change the account category in the assignment of G/L account
&V3& (company code &V2&) for summarization key &V1&. This change alters
the day-end closing of posting days already closed.

System Response

The change is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Do not make any changes to the category of an account that was used
before the current posting day &V4& in day-end closing. Note that an
empty account category is interpreted as category <ZK>Pending Items
Account</>
If you want to change the account category, you must let the
summarization key expire using the validity periods and create a new one
with the assignment to the G/L accounts and account categories that you
want.

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 FQ287 - Subsequent changes to the account category not allowed (&1/&2/&3) ?

  The SAP error message FQ287 ("Subsequent changes to the account category not allowed (&1/&2/&3)") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there is an attempt to change the account category of a financial document or master data that has already been posted or processed. This error is designed to prevent inconsistencies in financial reporting and data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Category Change: The error arises when there is an attempt to change the account category of a financial account (like a customer or vendor account) after it has been used in transactions.
  Document Status: If the account has been involved in posted documents, SAP restricts changes to ensure that historical data remains consistent.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict changes to account categories once they have been established.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Account Usage: Check if the account has been used in any transactions. If it has, you will not be