How To Fix XR018 - Account group &1 does not exist, check classification assignment

XR018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XR - CRM Business Partner Data Exchange

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Account group &1 does not exist, check classification assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XR018 - Account group &1 does not exist, check classification assignment ?

  The SAP error message XR018, which states "Account group &1 does not exist, check classification assignment," typically occurs in the context of the classification system in SAP, particularly when dealing with material master data or classification data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Account Group: The account group specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the account group has not been created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The classification system may not be properly configured to recognize the account group.
  Missing Assignment: The account group may not be assigned to the relevant classification or object type.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly set up or if changes were transported from another system, the account group may not have been included in the transport.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Group: Verify that the account group specified in the error message actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the