How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION808 - Account &1 is not valid; unbilled receivable account must be a B/S acct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Account &1 is not valid; unbilled receivable account must be a B/S acct

What causes this issue?

The validation for the unbilled receivable 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>Unbilled Receivable</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION808 - Account &1 is not valid; unbilled receivable account must be a B/S acct ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION808 indicates that the account specified in the error message is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform. Specifically, it states that the unbilled receivable account must be a balance sheet (B/S) account. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module or when dealing with unbilled receivables in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cause:
  
  Account Type: The account you are trying to use is not classified as a balance sheet account. Unbilled receivables must be recorded in accounts that are classified as asset accounts (balance sheet accounts).
  Configuration Issues: The account may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be set up to handle unbilled receivables.
  Account Assignment: The account assignment in the transaction you are trying to execute may be incorrect or missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Type:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check the account type of the specified account. Ensure that it is set as a balance sheet account (typically, this means it should have a type of "Asset" or "Liability").
  
  
  
  Modify Account Configuration:
  
  If the account is not a balance sheet account, you will need to either create a new account that is classified correctly or modify the existing account (if appropriate) to ensure it is a balance sheet account.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to unbilled receivables. This may involve reviewing the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module or the Real Estate Management (RE-FX) module.
  Ensure that the account is included in the relevant configuration for unbilled receivables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to unbilled receivables and account configuration to ensure compliance with best 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
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  OBD2: Define Document Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to account 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 or Real Estate Management within SAP.