How To Fix IDCN128 - Low G/L Account &1 should not be greater than high G/L Account &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Low G/L Account &1 should not be greater than high G/L Account &2

What causes this issue?

You are trying to add a range of G/L accounts in the account level
hierarchy. This is not possible, because the <LS>G/L Account </>&V1& in
the lower limit is greater than the <LS>G/L Account </>&V2& in the
higher limit.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a G/L account number in the lower limit which is not greater than
the G/L account number in the higher limit.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN128 - Low G/L Account &1 should not be greater than high G/L Account &2 ?

  The SAP error message IDCN128 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of General Ledger (G/L) accounts in the system. Specifically, it means that the low G/L account specified is greater than the high G/L account in a range, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: When defining a range of G/L accounts in the system, the low G/L account number must always be less than or equal to the high G/L account number. If this condition is violated, the system will throw this error.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of a G/L account range, a user may have mistakenly entered the low account number as higher than the high account number.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for G/L accounts in your SAP system.
  Verify the ranges defined for the G/L accounts. Ensure that the low G/L account number is indeed less than or equal to the high G/L account number.
  
  
  
  Correct the Account Range:
  
  If you find that the low G/L account is incorrectly set, update the configuration to correct the account range.
  For example, if the low G/L account is 2000 and the high G/L account is 1999, you need to change the low account to a number less than or equal to 1999.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the changes by attempting to perform the action that previously triggered the error. Ensure that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct G/L account ranges, refer to your organization's accounting policies or consult with your finance team.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBY6 (for defining G/L account ranges) or FS00 (to create/change G/L accounts) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to G/L account management and configuration for best practices and guidelines.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to G/L account configurations in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDCN128 error and ensure that your G/L account configurations are correct.