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


OH009 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: OH - Messages Group Maintenance

  • Message number: 009

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

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  • 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&.

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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

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