How To Fix 1E086 - Account is not a current account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Account is not a current account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E086 - Account is not a current account ?

  The SAP error message 1E086: "Account is not a current account" typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction to an account that is not classified as a current account in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), when the account in question is not set up to handle current transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Account Type: The account you are trying to use is not defined as a current account in the chart of accounts. This could be a fixed asset account, a non-current liability, or any other type of account that does not allow for current transactions.
  Account Status: The account may be blocked or inactive, preventing any postings.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, which can also lead to this error if the account is not allowed to post in the current period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the account settings or the chart of accounts that need to be addressed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Account Type: Verify that the account you are trying to post to is indeed a current account. You can do this by checking the account settings in the chart of accounts.
  
  Go to Transaction Code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check the account type.
  
  
  
  Review Account Status: Ensure that the account is active and not blocked for postings. You can check this in the same G/L account master record.
  
  
  Posting Period: Check if the posting period is open. You can do this by going to Transaction Code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods) and ensuring that the period you are trying to post to is open.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting module to ensure that the account is set up correctly for current transactions.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who can help diagnose and fix the problem.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (G/L Account Master), OB52 (Posting Periods), and possibly others depending on your specific SAP configuration.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to account types and postings to understand the requirements for current accounts.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to post to the account in question, as user roles can also affect posting capabilities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.