How To Fix /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL154 - Account number was substituted from &1 to &2

/PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL154 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL -

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Account number was substituted from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL154 - Account number was substituted from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_PO_GENERAL154 indicates that there has been a substitution of an account number in a purchase order or related document. This typically occurs when the system has determined that the original account number (represented by &1) is not valid or cannot be used in the current context, and it has substituted it with a different account number (represented by &2).
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Number Invalidation: The original account number may have been marked as inactive, deleted, or is not valid for the specific transaction or document type.
  Account Assignment Changes: Changes in account assignment settings or configurations may lead to the system substituting the account number.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the account, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may dictate that certain account numbers are substituted based on specific criteria or rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Status: Verify the status of the