How To Fix WY181 - Account group in the IDoc is different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Account group in the IDoc is different

What causes this issue?

A change to the account group of a vendor master record cannot be made
automatically.
The vendor with number &V1& currently has account group &V2&. However,
the IDoc contains account group &V3&.

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?

Change the account group manually to &V3& and then try to edit the
IDoc.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY181 - Account group in the IDoc is different ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WY181: "Account group in the IDoc is different":
  
  Error Message:
  WY181 - Account group in the IDoc is different
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of an IDoc (Intermediate Document) in SAP, typically in the context of vendor or customer master data replication (e.g., using message types like DEBMAS for customers or CREMAS for vendors).
  
  The account group specified in the IDoc segment does not match the account group of the existing master record in the SAP system.
  The account group controls the number range and field selection for master data records.
  If the IDoc tries to update or create a master record with an account group different from the one already assigned to that master record, SAP throws this error.
  This mismatch can happen if:
  
  The IDoc data is incorrect or inconsistent.
  The master data in SAP was created with a different account group.
  There is a configuration or mapping issue in the IDoc inbound processing.
  
  
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During inbound processing of master data IDocs (vendor/customer).
  When the system tries to update an existing master record but finds a different account group than the one in the IDoc.
  Or when creating a new master record with an account group that conflicts with existing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the IDoc data:
  
  Verify the account group value in the IDoc segment (e.g., KNA1-AKONT for customers or LFA1-AKONT for vendors).
  Ensure it matches the intended account group for the master data.
  
  
  
  Check existing master data:
  
  Look up the master record in SAP (e.g., transaction XD03 for customers, XK03 for vendors).
  Confirm the account group assigned to the master record.
  
  
  
  Correct the IDoc or master data:
  
  If the IDoc account group is wrong, correct the source system or the IDoc before reprocessing.
  If the master data account group is incorrect, consider whether it should be changed (note: changing account groups for existing master data is generally not supported and can be complex).
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  After correction, reprocess the IDoc using transaction WE19 (test tool) or BD87 (IDoc reprocessing).
  
  
  
  Check configuration and mapping:
  
  Review the partner profiles and mapping rules to ensure the correct account group is sent in the IDoc.
  Check if any user exits or BAdIs modify the account group during IDoc processing.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Account Group: Defines the type of master data record and controls number ranges and field selection.
  IDoc Segment: For customer master, the account group is usually in segment E1KNA1M or E1KNA1M1.
  Transactions to check master data:
  
  Customer: XD03, VD03, FD03
  Vendor: XK03, MK03, FK03
  
  
  IDoc monitoring and reprocessing:
  
  Use WE02 or WE05 to display IDocs.
  Use BD87 to reprocess IDocs.
  
  
  Common scenario: The source system sends an account group that does not exist or is not allowed for the customer/vendor number range in the target system.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Account group in IDoc differs from existing master record's account group in SAP.
  
  
  Effect
  IDoc inbound processing fails with error WY181.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct account group in IDoc or master data; reprocess IDoc after correction.
  
  
  Tools
  WE02, WE05 (IDoc display), BD87 (reprocessing), XD03/XK03 (master data display).
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific IDoc type or scenario, I can help with more tailored advice!