How To Fix IDCN160 - Mask of Account Level &1 does not match G/L Account &2

IDCN160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Mask of Account Level &1 does not match G/L Account &2

What causes this issue?

Mask of Account Level &V1& does not match to G/L Account &V2&. Position
of G/L Account in Account Level Hierarchy might be incorrect.

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?

Check G/L Account and all above Account Levels if the position of
account is correct in hierarchy. Double click the message to navigate to
the node.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN160 - Mask of Account Level &1 does not match G/L Account &2 ?

  The SAP error message IDCN160, which states "Mask of Account Level &1 does not match G/L Account &2," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there is a mismatch between the account level mask defined in the system and the General Ledger (G/L) account being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Level Mask Configuration: The account level mask defined in the system does not align with the structure of the G/L account. This can happen if the G/L account is not set up correctly according to the expected format or if the account level mask has been changed after the G/L account was created.
  Incorrect G/L Account Usage: The G/L account being referenced may not be valid for the specific transaction or may not be configured to be used at the specified account level.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the G/L account, such as missing or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check