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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 original account number (&1). Ensure that it is active and valid for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for both the original and substituted account numbers to ensure that all necessary information is complete and correct.
  Analyze Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system that may affect account assignments. This may involve checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the error message and its implications.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table definitions or SE16 (Data Browser) to view the data in relevant tables.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed information about the error and any related messages.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.