How To Fix F4189 - Clearing account &3 in <&1 to &2> is not "non-operating income/expense"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Clearing account &3 in <&1 to &2> is not "non-operating income/expense"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4189 - Clearing account &3 in <&1 to &2> is not "non-operating income/expense" ?

  The SAP error message F4189 indicates that there is an issue with the clearing account being used in a financial transaction. Specifically, the error states that the clearing account specified is not classified as a "non-operating income/expense" account, which is a requirement for certain types of transactions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Account Type Mismatch: The clearing account you are trying to use is not set up as a non-operating income or expense account in the system. This can happen if the account is incorrectly configured in the chart of accounts.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are attempting to process requires a non-operating income/expense account, but the account you selected does not meet this requirement.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the account in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the settings for account types and their allowed uses.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 to display the account master data for the clearing account in question.
  Verify that the account is set up as a non-operating income/expense account. This can be checked in the account type settings.
  
  
  
  Change Account Type:
  
  If the account is not set up correctly, you may need to change its configuration. This typically requires the appropriate authorizations and should be done in consultation with your finance team or SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Account:
  
  If the clearing account is not meant to be a non-operating income/expense account, you may need to select a different account that is correctly classified for the transaction you are processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on account classifications and the requirements for the transaction you are attempting to execute.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (to manage account master data) and FB50 (to post general ledger entries).
  Account Types: Understand the different account types in SAP and their purposes, especially the distinction between operating and non-operating accounts.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after checking the account configuration and ensuring the correct account is being used, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.