How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION801 - Account &1 is not valid; Contract Asset account must be a B/S account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Account &1 is not valid; Contract Asset account must be a B/S account

What causes this issue?

The validation for the contract asset account failed because the
determined account is not a balance sheet account.

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?

Check the account configuration under
<DS:SIMG.FI_GL_MD_FS00_DC>Edit G/L Account Centrally</>.
Maintain the correct account in the
<DS:TRAN.FARR_ACCT_DETER_CUST>BRF+ Account Determination Rules</> on
the tab <ZK>Contract Asset</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION801 - Account &1 is not valid; Contract Asset account must be a B/S account ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION801 indicates that the account specified (in this case, Account &1) is not valid for the context in which it is being used. Specifically, it states that the Contract Asset account must be a Balance Sheet (B/S) account. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Contract Asset management in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Account Type: The account you are trying to use is not configured as a Balance Sheet account. In SAP, accounts are categorized as either Balance Sheet accounts or Profit and Loss accounts. Contract Asset accounts must be Balance Sheet accounts because they represent assets that are expected to provide future economic benefits.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The account may not be properly set up in the Chart of Accounts or may not be assigned to the correct account group.
  
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account may have been incorrectly assigned in the configuration settings for Contract Asset management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check the account settings for Account &1.
  Ensure that the account is marked as a Balance Sheet account. The "Account Type" should be set to "S" (for Balance Sheet).
  
  
  
  Review Account Group:
  
  Ensure that the account is assigned to the correct account group that allows it to be used as a Contract Asset account.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the account is not set up correctly, you may need to create a new Balance Sheet account or modify the existing one to meet the requirements.
  Ensure that the account is included in the relevant Chart of Accounts and is active.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to account settings, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting standards and practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Define Company Code Global Parameters
  OBD2: Define Account Groups
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting and Contract Asset management for detailed guidelines on account setup and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FARR_FOUNDATION801 and ensure that the Contract Asset account is valid for your transactions.