How To Fix WY112 - Supplier &: account group & replaced by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Supplier &: account group & replaced by &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY112 - Supplier &: account group & replaced by & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WY112:
  
  SAP Message WY112:
  Text:
  
  Supplier & : account group & replaced by &
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This message occurs during vendor master data processing (e.g., when creating or changing a vendor) and indicates that the account group originally specified for the vendor has been automatically replaced by another account group by the system.
  Why does this happen?  
  
  The system enforces certain rules or validations on vendor account groups.
  The originally entered account group may not be valid for the vendor or the company code.
  The system replaces the invalid or incompatible account group with a default or appropriate account group based on configuration or master data settings.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Incorrect account group entered: The user entered an account group that is not allowed or does not exist.
  Account group mismatch: The account group is not valid for the vendor's country, company code, or vendor type.
  Configuration settings: The system is configured to replace certain account groups automatically to maintain data consistency.
  Data migration or upload: During mass data upload, the system replaces invalid account groups with valid ones.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the account group entered:
  
  Verify that the account group you are trying to assign to the vendor is correct and valid for the vendor's country and company code.
  
  
  Review vendor master data configuration:  
  
  Go to transaction OBD3 (Define Account Groups with Screen Layout) to check the account groups.
  Check if the account group you want to use is active and allowed for the vendor.
  
  
  
  Check substitution or validation rules:
  
  Sometimes, substitution rules or validations are set up in the system to replace account groups automatically. Review these in transaction GGB0 (Substitution in Vendor Master) or OB28 (Validation).
  
  
  Adjust master data or configuration if needed:
  
  If the replacement is not desired, adjust the configuration or master data to allow the original account group.
  
  
  Consult with SAP FI/MM consultant:
  
  If unsure, consult with your SAP FI/MM consultant to understand the business rules and configuration behind account group assignments.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Account groups in SAP control the number ranges and field selection for vendor master records.
  Proper assignment of account groups is crucial for vendor master data integrity.
  This message is informational and does not necessarily indicate an error, but a system-driven correction.
  Always verify the final account group assigned to ensure it meets business requirements.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WY112: Supplier & : account group & replaced by &
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or incompatible vendor account group replaced by system
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct account group; check configuration and substitution rules
  
  
  Transactions
  OBD3, GGB0, OB28
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or configuration, feel free to ask!