How To Fix USMDZ3028 - &1 &2 Account &3 and stat. group acct &4 must have same account category

USMDZ3028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 028

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

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USMDZ3028 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3028 indicates that there is a mismatch between the account category of a specified account and the statistical group account in the context of the SAP system. This error typically arises during the configuration or posting processes in the SAP system, particularly in the area of financial accounting or controlling.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An account (e.g., a general ledger account) and its corresponding statistical group account are not aligned in terms of their account categories. 
  For example, if the main account is categorized as a revenue account, the statistical group account must also be categorized as a revenue account. If they are categorized differently (e.g., one as a revenue account and the other as an expense account), this error will be triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data for both the specified account and the statistical group account.
  Verify