How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION802 - Account &1 is not valid; contract liability account must be a B/S account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 802

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

What causes this issue?

The validation for the contract liability 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 Liability</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION802 - Account &1 is not valid; contract liability account must be a B/S account ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION802 indicates that the account specified in the system is not valid for the context in which it is being used. Specifically, it states that the contract liability account must be a balance sheet (B/S) account. This error typically arises in the context of contract accounting or asset accounting within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Account Type Mismatch: The account you are trying to use is not configured as a balance sheet account. In SAP, contract liability accounts must be balance sheet accounts because they represent obligations or liabilities that the company has.
  Configuration Issues: The account may not be properly set up in the chart of accounts or may not be assigned to the correct account type.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account might have been incorrectly assigned in the configuration settings for contract accounting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check the account number specified in the error message.
  Ensure that the account is set up as a balance sheet account. The account type should be set to "Balance Sheet" (typically, this is indicated by the account group).
  
  
  
  Modify Account Type:
  
  If the account is not a balance sheet account, you may need to create a new account or modify the existing one to ensure it is classified correctly.
  If you need to change the account type, ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that the account is not in use in any open periods.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for contract accounting (transaction code SPRO). Navigate to the relevant section for contract accounting and ensure that the account assignments are correct.
  Ensure that the contract liability account is correctly assigned in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on setting up contract liability accounts.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  Account Types: In SAP, accounts are classified into different types (e.g., balance sheet accounts, profit and loss accounts). Ensure that you understand the implications of each type.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.