How To Fix USMD_FIN_S4MIG018 - Group account &1/&2/&3: Statistical indicator must be set.

USMD_FIN_S4MIG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_FIN_S4MIG -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Group account &1/&2/&3: Statistical indicator must be set.

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USMD_FIN_S4MIG018 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD_FIN_S4MIG018 typically occurs during the migration process when working with group accounts in the context of financial data migration to SAP S/4HANA. This error indicates that a statistical indicator must be set for the specified group account.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the group account specified in the message does not have the required statistical indicator set. In SAP, statistical accounts are used for reporting purposes and to track certain financial metrics without affecting the actual financial statements. If the migration process expects a statistical indicator to be set for a group account and it is not, this error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the statistical indicator is set for the specified group account. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Group Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP GUI and navigate to the relevant transaction code for managing group accounts (e.g., OBY6