How To Fix VSH_APPL_LOG004 - Account group assignment is not permitted

VSH_APPL_LOG004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSH_APPL_LOG - Message Class for Error Logs in Customer Hierarchy

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Account group assignment is not permitted

&CAUSE& You wish to assign a customer, whose account group does not
correspond to the settings in Customizing. &SYSTEM_RESPONSE& The system
cannot assign the customer. &WHAT_TO_DO& &SYS_ADMIN& You can change the
account group assignment in Customizing. <DS:TRAN.OVH2>Execute action
</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSH_APPL_LOG004 - Account group assignment is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message VSH_APPL_LOG004 indicates that there is an issue with the account group assignment in the context of a specific transaction or process. This error typically arises when trying to create or modify a master data record (like a customer or vendor) and the account group assigned to the record is not permitted for the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Account Group: The account group assigned to the master data record may not be valid for the type of transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  Configuration Issues: The account group may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be allowed for the specific transaction or process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified account group.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the assignment of the account group.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Account Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the account