How To Fix G3369 - The 'groupwide standard chart of accts' ind. set for multiple charts/acct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G3 - Messages for SAP Consolidation: Integration

• Message number: 369

• Message text: The 'groupwide standard chart of accts' ind. set for multiple charts/acct

What causes this issue?

The 'groupwide standard chart of accounts' indicator is currently
activated for multiple charts of accounts. This contradicts the
definition of this indicator, which identifies exactly one chart of
accounts to be used as a groupwide standard.

System Response

Settings have errors and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Check your settings and activate the indicator only for the chart of
accounts used by you or used as a group standard.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G3369 - The 'groupwide standard chart of accts' ind. set for multiple charts/acct ?

  The SAP error message G3369, which states "The 'groupwide standard chart of accounts' indicator is set for multiple charts of accounts," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there is a configuration issue related to the chart of accounts in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system detects that multiple charts of accounts are configured with the 'groupwide standard chart of accounts' indicator. In SAP, the groupwide standard chart of accounts is intended to be unique and should only be assigned to one chart of accounts. If more than one chart of accounts is marked with this indicator, it leads to a conflict, resulting in the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check the configuration of the charts of accounts in your SAP system and ensure that only one chart of accounts is set as the groupwide standard. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting (New) -> General Ledger Accounting (New) -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Prepare G/L Accounts -> Define Chart of Accounts.
  
  
  
  Check the Charts of Accounts:
  
  In the configuration screen, review the list of charts of accounts.
  Identify which charts of accounts are marked with the 'groupwide standard chart of accounts' indicator.
  
  
  
  Modify the Configuration:
  
  If you find that multiple charts of accounts are marked with this indicator, you will need to change the configuration.
  Decide which chart of accounts should retain the 'groupwide standard chart of accounts' indicator and remove the indicator from the others.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After saving, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring charts of accounts and understanding the implications of the groupwide standard chart of accounts.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBD4 (to define the chart of accounts) and OBD2 (to maintain the chart of accounts) for easier access to the configuration settings.
  Support: If you are unsure about making these changes or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional consultant for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G3369 error and ensure that your chart of accounts configuration is correct.