How To Fix 1E620 - Caution: Account has a reference account for balancing

1E620 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 620

• Message text: Caution: Account has a reference account for balancing

What causes this issue?

For this account there is also a reference account stored for the
balancing.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E620 - Caution: Account has a reference account for balancing ?

  The SAP error message 1E620 ("Caution: Account has a reference account for balancing") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts that are set up for balancing entries. This message indicates that the account you are trying to post to has a reference account associated with it, which is used for balancing purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reference Account Configuration: The account you are trying to use is configured with a reference account for balancing. This means that any postings to this account will also require corresponding entries in the reference account.
  Posting Logic: The system is alerting you that the transaction you are attempting may not be balanced correctly due to the reference account setup.
  Transaction Type: Certain transaction types may require specific handling when reference accounts are involved.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Account Configuration: Check the configuration of the account in question. Ensure that the reference account is correctly set up and that you