How To Fix IHC191 - Incorrect Cust.: Two recipient accounts &1/&2 and &3/&4 were determined

IHC191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC - IHC Messages

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Incorrect Cust.: Two recipient accounts &1/&2 and &3/&4 were determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC191 - Incorrect Cust.: Two recipient accounts &1/&2 and &3/&4 were determined ?

  The SAP error message IHC191 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Intercompany Holding Company (IHC) settings, specifically related to the determination of recipient accounts for intercompany transactions. This error typically arises when the system is unable to correctly identify the appropriate accounts for the specified transaction, leading to a conflict or inconsistency in the account determination process.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Incorrect Cust.: Two recipient accounts &1/&2 and &3/&4 were determined" suggests that the system has found two different sets of recipient accounts for the same transaction, which is not allowed. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect or incomplete configuration in the IHC settings, such as the definition of intercompany accounts or the mapping of customer/vendor accounts.
  Master Data Issues: Inconsistencies in the master data for customers or vendors, such as duplicate entries or incorrect account assignments.
  Transaction Data Issues: Errors in the transaction data being