How To Fix IDCN157 - G/L Account &1 is assigned more than once (&2 times)

IDCN157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: G/L Account &1 is assigned more than once (&2 times)

What causes this issue?

Same G/L Account &V1& is assigned more than once in Account Level
Hierarchy. Each G/L Account assignment should be unique within
hierarchy.

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?

Delete one occurrence of G/L Account. Double click the message to
navigate to the node.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IDCN157 - Details

• The SAP error message IDCN157 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account is assigned more than once in a specific context, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of account assignments in various configurations, such as cost centers, internal orders, or other financial structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the same G/L account is assigned multiple times in a configuration where unique assignments are required. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Cost Center Accounting: The same G/L account is assigned to multiple cost centers or internal orders.
  Profit Center Accounting: The same G/L account is assigned to multiple profit centers.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the financial settings or master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IDCN157 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like OKB9 (for cost centers) or KOB1 (for internal orders) to check the assignments of the G/L account in question.
  Review the configuration settings