How To Fix USMDZ3206 - &1 &2 Alternative account is already referenced

USMDZ3206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: &1 &2 Alternative account is already referenced

What causes this issue?

The alternative account is already being referenced in the same company
code and chart of accounts.

System Response

You cannot create the company code.

How to fix this error?

Select an alternative account that is not yet referenced.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMDZ3206 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3206 indicates that an alternative account is already referenced in the system, which typically occurs in the context of account assignment or financial postings. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to assign an alternative account to a master record that already has an existing reference.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Reference: The alternative account you are trying to assign is already linked to another entity or record in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the assignment of the alternative account due to existing references.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity, and allowing multiple references to the same alternative account could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing References: Review the existing assignments of the alternative account in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data or configuration settings where the alternative account is used.
  Remove or Change References: