How To Fix FAA_POST051 - You are not allowed to define a reconc. account (&2) for acct symbol &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_POST - FIAA Posting Messages (Object-Oriented Kernel)

• Message number: 051

• Message text: You are not allowed to define a reconc. account (&2) for acct symbol &1

What causes this issue?

Posting items for an account of type &V2& &V3& are <ZH>not</> intended
for the asset portfolio.
You are therefore not allowed to define a reconciliation account for
fixed assets.

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 FAA_POST051 - You are not allowed to define a reconc. account (&2) for acct symbol &1 ?

  The SAP error message FAA_POST051 indicates that there is an issue with defining a reconciliation account for an account symbol in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to post an asset transaction that involves a reconciliation account that is not allowed for the specified account symbol.
  Cause:
  
  Account Symbol Restrictions: The account symbol you are using may not be allowed to have a reconciliation account defined. This can happen if the account symbol is configured in such a way that it does not permit reconciliation accounts.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Asset Accounting module that restrict the use of certain account symbols with specific reconciliation accounts.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to define or use the reconciliation account for the specified account symbol.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Symbol Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Asset Accounting (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Asset Accounting > Integration > Define Account Symbols.
  Verify the settings for the account symbol in question and ensure that it is allowed to have a reconciliation account.
  
  
  
  Review Reconciliation Account Settings:
  
  Ensure that the reconciliation account you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system and is compatible with the account symbol.
  Check if the reconciliation account is set up in the General Ledger (Transaction code: FS00) and is active.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the action related to the reconciliation account and account symbol.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to the error message FAA_POST051.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  FS00: General Ledger account master data
  OABN: Asset Accounting transactions
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FAA_POST051 error and implement a solution to resolve it.