How To Fix WV657 - Account group &1 for competitor &2 is not allowed

WV657 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Account group &1 for competitor &2 is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Competitors are modeled as customers. When you create the customer
data, you should use an account group that is flagged as a "Competitor
account group".
The account group &V1& for competitor &V2& is not a competitor account
group, however.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the customer data for competitor &V2& and change the account
group if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WV657 - Details

• The SAP error message WV657 indicates that there is an issue with the account group assigned to a competitor in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a competitor record, and the account group specified is not allowed for that particular competitor.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Account Group: The account group specified for the competitor does not exist or is not configured correctly in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The account group may not be allowed for the type of competitor you are trying to create or modify.
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions based on user roles or authorizations that prevent the use of certain account groups.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: OVA2) and verify the account group settings for competitors.
  Ensure that the account group you are trying to use is valid and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Competitor Master Data:
  
  Check the competitor master data to