How To Fix OH009 - Different charts of accounts: & <> &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OH - Messages Group Maintenance

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Different charts of accounts: & <> &

What causes this issue?

You want to work with an object (&V1& &V2&) for chart of accounts &V3&.
The system derives the chart of accounts from the controlling area
setting. Both charts of accounts must be identical.

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?

Set the controlling area to one with chart of accounts &V3& in order to
proceed, or select an object from chart of accounts &V4&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OH009 - Different charts of accounts: & <> & ?

  The SAP error message OH009 indicates that there is a mismatch between the charts of accounts being used in a transaction. Specifically, it means that the system has detected that two different charts of accounts are being referenced, which is not allowed in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises in scenarios such as:
  
  When you are trying to post a transaction that involves accounts from different charts of accounts.
  When you are attempting to create or modify a master record (like a vendor or customer) that is linked to different charts of accounts.
  When there is a configuration issue where the system is not correctly recognizing the chart of accounts for the entities involved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OH009 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the chart of accounts assigned to the company code is consistent with the accounts being used in the transaction.
  Verify the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the correct chart of accounts is assigned to the relevant company codes.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data of the accounts involved in the transaction. Make sure that they belong to the same chart of accounts.
  If you are dealing with vendors or customers, ensure that their master records are correctly set up with the appropriate chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Transaction Review:
  
  Review the transaction you are trying to post. Ensure that all accounts involved are from the same chart of accounts.
  If necessary, adjust the accounts being used in the transaction to ensure they are compatible.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing charts of accounts and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Charts of Accounts (CoA): A chart of accounts is a listing of all accounts used by an organization in its general ledger. Each account in the chart of accounts is assigned a unique code.
  Company Code: In SAP, a company code is the smallest organizational unit for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up. Each company code can have its own chart of accounts.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like OBY6 for chart of accounts assignment) that can help you navigate and resolve issues related to charts of accounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the OH009 error in SAP.