How To Fix OM274 - Field sel. account & & - PK & incompatible (item &)

OM274 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 274

• Message text: Field sel. account & & - PK & incompatible (item &)

What causes this issue?

The field selection string for G/L account &V1&, company code &V2&, is
incompatible with the field selection string for posting key &V3& at
position &V4&.

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?

Please compare the <DS:TRANS.OB14>field selection string of the G/L
account</> with the <DS:TRANS.OB41>field selection string of the
posting key</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM274 - Field sel. account & & - PK & incompatible (item &) ?

  The SAP error message OM274 indicates that there is an issue with the field selection for the account in a particular transaction or process. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules when there is a mismatch in the account assignment or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Field Selection: The error suggests that the field selection for the specified account is incompatible with the current transaction or item. This can happen if the account is not set up correctly in the system or if the field selection criteria do not match the requirements of the transaction.
  Account Configuration: The account may not be configured properly in the chart of accounts or may not be allowed for the specific transaction type.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified account.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of an account that