How To Fix USMD_FIN_S4MIG017 - Group account &1/&2/&3 must have account type 1.

USMD_FIN_S4MIG017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_FIN_S4MIG -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Group account &1/&2/&3 must have account type 1.

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USMD_FIN_S4MIG017 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD_FIN_S4MIG017 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a group account in the context of financial data migration, specifically related to the account type. The message states that the group account identified by the parameters &1, &2, and &3 must have account type 1.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises during the migration of financial data to SAP S/4HANA, particularly when using the Migration Cockpit or similar tools. The specific causes can include:
  
  Incorrect Account Type: The group account being referenced does not have the required account type (which is usually a balance sheet account).
  
  Configuration Issues: The account may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be set up as a group account in the financial accounting settings.
  Data Mapping Errors: During the migration process, the mapping of accounts from the legacy system to the new system may not have been done correctly, leading