How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION360 - Invalid account type &1; Type should be &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Invalid account type &1; Type should be &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION360 - Invalid account type &1; Type should be &2. ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION360 indicates that there is an issue with the account type being used in a financial transaction or configuration. Specifically, the error message states that the account type provided is invalid and specifies what the correct account type should be.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Account Type: The account type specified in the transaction or configuration does not match the expected account type defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the financial settings or master data that leads to the use of an invalid account type.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting account types can lead to this issue.
  Changes in Account Types: If there have been recent changes to account types in the system, existing transactions may reference outdated or invalid account types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Account Type: Check the account type being used in the transaction or configuration. Ensure that it matches the expected account type as indicated in the error message.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction codes like SPRO) and verify the settings related to account types. Ensure that the account types are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the accounts involved in the transaction. Ensure that the account types are correctly assigned and valid.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to manual data entry, correct the account type in the transaction or configuration.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on valid account types for the transaction you are working with.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  FS00: For managing G/L account master data.
  FBL1N/FBL3N: For displaying vendor/customer or G/L account line items.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify account types and related configurations.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.