Amount &1 &2 could not be uniquely assigned to a contract account

Message type: E = Error

Message class: >5 - Contract A/R and A/P: Central functions

Message number: 257

Message text: Amount &1 &2 could not be uniquely assigned to a contract account



What causes this issue?

You wanted to post the amount in question on account. On the basis of
the selection specifications, the system found several receiving
contract accounts. However, the clearing algorithm installed for
clearing type &v3& only allows automatic posting on account if the
contract account is unique.


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?

Make your selection specifications precise.


Procedure for System Administrators


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