How To Fix VHURL164 - Reference posting belongs to another account

VHURL164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Reference posting belongs to another account

What causes this issue?

Prerequisite for reversing an account posting is that a valid reference
posting exists. This reference posting must refer to the same account
as the reverse posting.

System Response

The posting cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check the reference posting data or select the reference posting
account for the posting.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VHURL164 - Details

• The SAP error message VHURL164: Reference posting belongs to another account typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with reference postings in accounts payable or accounts receivable. This error indicates that the system has detected an inconsistency where a reference posting (like a payment or invoice) is being attempted for an account that does not match the original account associated with that reference.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The reference posting is being made to an account that is different from the one originally associated with the transaction.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors where the wrong account number is entered during the posting process.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial settings or account determination settings in SAP.
  Document Flow Issues: If the document flow is not maintained properly, it can lead to discrepancies in account references.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Account Assignment: Check the account assignment in the original document and ensure that the