How To Fix USMDZ3031 - &1 &2 Assign only accounts of same chart of accounts and account category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 031

• Message text: &1 &2 Assign only accounts of same chart of accounts and account category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMDZ3031 - &1 &2 Assign only accounts of same chart of accounts and account category ?

  The SAP error message USMDZ3031 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of accounts in the context of a specific chart of accounts and account category. This error typically arises when you are trying to assign accounts that do not belong to the same chart of accounts or do not match in terms of account category.
  Cause:
  
  
  Different Chart of Accounts: The accounts you are trying to assign belong to different charts of accounts. Each chart of accounts is a separate entity in SAP, and accounts from different charts cannot be assigned to the same entity.
  
  
  Different Account Categories: The accounts may belong to different account categories (e.g., asset accounts, liability accounts, expense accounts, etc.). SAP enforces rules that prevent the assignment of accounts that do not share the same category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Chart of Accounts: Check the chart of accounts for the accounts you are trying to assign. Ensure that all accounts belong to the same chart of accounts. If they do not, you will need to either change the accounts to the correct chart or use accounts that belong to the same chart.
  
  
  Check Account Categories: Ensure that the accounts you are trying to assign have the same account category. If they do not, you will need to either change the account category of one of the accounts (if possible) or select accounts that share the same category.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are unsure about the charts of accounts or account categories, review the configuration settings in your SAP system. You can check the configuration for the chart of accounts and account categories in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on how to manage charts of accounts and account categories.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBD4 (for chart of accounts) and OBD2 (for account categories) to review and manage your settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to accounts and their assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.