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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV657 - Account group &1 for competitor &2 is not allowed ?

  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 ensure that the account group assigned is appropriate for the competitor type.
  If necessary, change the account group to one that is allowed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify competitor records with the specified account group.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to competitor master data and account groups for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OVA2: Configuration for Account Groups
  XK01/XK02: Create/Change Vendor (if applicable)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Review user roles and profiles to ensure that they have the necessary permissions to work with competitor data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.