How To Fix OBW212 - Not possible to extend account category references or valuation classes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OBW - Messages for MM Customizing Wizards

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Not possible to extend account category references or valuation classes

What causes this issue?

The wizard has to create one new account category reference and new
valuation classes. For both objects, the wizard uses J as a first
letter followed by a 3-digit number for the name of the objects.
Unfortunately, the highest number 999 is already reached for either one
of the objects.

System Response

The wizard cannot take the new valuation classes.

How to fix this error?

Leave the wizard and go to IMG in order to clean up the account
category references and valuation classes.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OBW212 - Not possible to extend account category references or valuation classes ?

  The SAP error message OBW212 ("Not possible to extend account category references or valuation classes") typically occurs in the context of configuring account determination in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the integration of Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules, or when setting up Material Management (MM) and its integration with FI.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The account category reference or valuation class you are trying to extend may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  Locked Configuration: The configuration settings might be locked or restricted due to transport requests or other system settings.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the account category references or valuation classes.
  
  
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the configuration may not align with the existing data in the system, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OBW212 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area (e.g., Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Accounts for Master Data).
  Ensure that the account category reference and valuation class you are trying to extend are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Account Category References:
  
  Check if the account category reference is already assigned to the relevant G/L accounts.
  If necessary, create or modify the account category reference to include the required settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the configuration settings. You can check for transport requests that might be locking the configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the account category references and valuation classes. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYC (for account determination) and SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the OBW212 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.