How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION805 - Acct &1 invalid; recognized revenue f. allocation acct must be a P/L acct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Acct &1 invalid; recognized revenue f. allocation acct must be a P/L acct

What causes this issue?

The validation for the account for recognized revenue for allocation
failed because the determined account is not a profit/loss 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 a correct account in the
<DS:TRAN.FARR_ACCT_DETER_CUST>BRF+ Account Determination Rules</> on
the tab <ZK>Recognized Revenue for Allocation</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION805 - Acct &1 invalid; recognized revenue f. allocation acct must be a P/L acct ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION805 indicates that there is an issue with the account configuration in the context of revenue recognition for allocations. Specifically, the error states that the account specified (denoted as &1) is invalid because it must be a Profit and Loss (P/L) account for recognized revenue.
  Cause:
  
  Account Type: The account specified in the configuration is not set up as a Profit and Loss account. In SAP, revenue accounts must be classified correctly to ensure proper financial reporting.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the revenue recognition settings or allocation settings in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The account might not be properly defined in the chart of accounts or may not have the correct account type assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data in SAP (transaction code FS00).
  Verify that the account in question is set up as a P/L account. The account type should be "P&L" and not a balance sheet account.
  
  
  
  Adjust Revenue Recognition Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for revenue recognition (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the allocation accounts are correctly defined and that they point to valid P/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Allocation Settings:
  
  Check the allocation structure and ensure that the accounts used for recognized revenue are correctly assigned and valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to revenue recognition and allocation to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like FBL3N (G/L Account Line Items) and FAGLB03 (Display G/L Account Balance) to analyze account transactions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to account configurations and settings.
  
  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.