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3427447 - Error "G/L account subtype cannot be changed because transaction data exists" is raised when trying to change the G/L account subtype.

Symptom

When trying to change the G/L account subtype error "G/L account subtype cannot be changed because transaction data exists" is raised in app Manage G/L Account Master Data.

Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Go to App Manage G/L Account Master Data.
  2. Select the G/L account and click on edit.
  3. In edit mode change the G/L account subtype. Click on save.
  4. Error "G/L account subtype cannot be changed because transaction data exists" is raised.

Resolution

To change the G/L account subtype, the G/L account must have a zero balance and no postings in all your systems (development, test and production). Since postings already exist for the G/L account, subtype cannot be changed. If there are transactions or balances associated with the G/L account, changing its subtype could potentially lead to inconsistencies in financial records or reporting, and therefore, the change is forbidden.

Kindly refer FAQ : Can I change the G/L account type and subtype?

See Also

Manage G/L Account Master Data

Keywords

Manage G/L Account Master Data, G/L account subtype, G/L account subtype cannot be changed because transaction data exists, S4_PC, S4_1C , KBA , FI-GL-GL-N-2CL , Master Data (Public Cloud) , Problem

Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions ; SAP S/4HANA Cloud all versions