How To Fix USMDA3028 - &1 &2 Account &3 and stat. group acct &4 must have same account category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDA3 - Message Class for UI of User Interface

• Message number: 028

• Message text: &1 &2 Account &3 and stat. group acct &4 must have same account category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMDA3028 - &1 &2 Account &3 and stat. group acct &4 must have same account category ?

  The SAP error message USMDA3028 indicates that there is a mismatch between the account category of a specified account and the statistical group account in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling when trying to perform operations that involve these accounts.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a financial document or master data that involves an account (Account &3) and a statistical group account (Stat. Group Acct &4).
  The account category of the main account does not match the account category of the statistical group account. For example, if one is a revenue account and the other is an expense account, this mismatch will trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data for both the main account and the statistical group account.
  Verify the account categories assigned to both accounts. You can do this by navigating to the account master data in the SAP GUI (Transaction code: FS00 for general ledger accounts).
  
  
  
  Modify Account Categories:
  
  If you find that the account categories do not match, you will need to either change the account category of one of the accounts or create a new account that has the correct category.
  Ensure that both accounts are set up correctly according to your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review your organization's documentation or SAP notes related to account setup and configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to account categories or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP functional consultant or your finance team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change General Ledger Account
  OBY6: Define Account Groups
  OBD2: Define Account Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Help documentation for Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules for more detailed information on account categories and their implications.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.