How To Fix /BGLOCS/MC01903 - Conflict: Outflow Relevant <-> Closing Balance Relevant

/BGLOCS/MC01903 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BGLOCS/MC01 -

• Message number: 903

• Message text: Conflict: Outflow Relevant <-> Closing Balance Relevant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BGLOCS/MC01903 - Conflict: Outflow Relevant <-> Closing Balance Relevant ?

  The SAP error message /BGLOCS/MC01903 Conflict: Outflow Relevant <-> Closing Balance Relevant typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is a conflict between the settings for outflow relevance and closing balance relevance for a specific account or transaction. This error is often encountered in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules, particularly when dealing with balance sheet accounts or specific financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Conflict: The error arises when there is a mismatch in the configuration settings for an account. Specifically, it indicates that an account is set to be relevant for outflows (i.e., it should record outflow transactions) but is also marked as relevant for closing balances (i.e., it should maintain a closing balance).
  Transaction Type Issues: The type of transaction being processed may not align with the account settings. For example, if a transaction is trying to post an outflow to an account that is not