G/L account subtype cannot be changed because transaction data exists
Message type: E = Error
Message class: FH - General ledger module messages
Message number: 237
Message text: G/L account subtype cannot be changed because transaction data exists
What causes this issue?
For an account with the G/L account type &V4&, you wish to change the
G/L account subtype from &V1& to &V2&, even though there are already
postings to G/L account &V3&.
System Response
It is not possible to change the G/L account subtype.
How to fix this error?
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Procedure for System Administrators
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
Related Error Messages
FH236 Reconciliation account &3 does not exist for G/L acct type/subtype &1/&2
FH235 Enter a reconciliation account for G/L account type/subtype &1/&2
FH238 Reconciliation account cannot be changed because transaction data exists
FH239 Do not enter your own account number &1 as the reconciliation account
