How To Fix VS351 - It is not an account group in which the consumer flag is set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VS - SD Master data

• Message number: 351

• Message text: It is not an account group in which the consumer flag is set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VS351 - It is not an account group in which the consumer flag is set ?

  The SAP error message VS351 indicates that the account group you are trying to use does not have the "consumer" flag set. This typically occurs when you are attempting to create or modify a customer master record in the SAP system, and the account group assigned to the customer does not allow for consumer-specific data.
  Cause:
  
  Account Group Configuration: The account group assigned to the customer does not have the consumer flag enabled. This means that the account group is not configured to handle consumer-related data.
  Incorrect Account Group Assignment: The account group assigned to the customer may not be appropriate for the type of customer you are trying to create (e.g., a business customer vs. a consumer).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Group Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD2 (or SPRO -> Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Financial Accounting -> Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable -> Define Account Groups with Screen Layout (Customer)).
  Find the account group you are using and check if the "Consumer" flag is set. If it is not, you will need to either enable it or choose a different account group that has the consumer flag set.
  
  
  
  Change Account Group:
  
  If the current account group is not suitable, you can change the account group for the customer master record to one that is configured for consumers. This can be done during the creation or modification of the customer record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change account group settings, consult with your SAP configuration team or system administrator to make the required changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  XD01 (Create Customer - Company Code)
  XD02 (Change Customer - Company Code)
  XD03 (Display Customer - Company Code)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to customer master data and account group configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the creation or modification of the customer record again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VS351 error and successfully create or modify the customer master record in SAP.