How To Fix FARR_FOUNDATION817 - Account &1 is not valid; unbilled receivables acct must be a B/S account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FARR_FOUNDATION - Revenue Accounting - Foundation

• Message number: 817

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

What causes this issue?

The validation for the unbilled receivables 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</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION817 - Account &1 is not valid; unbilled receivables acct must be a B/S account ?

  The SAP error message FARR_FOUNDATION817 indicates that the account specified in the error message (represented by &1) is not valid for the context in which it is being used. Specifically, it states that the unbilled receivables account must be a balance sheet (B/S) account.
  Cause:
  
  Account Type: The account you are trying to use for unbilled receivables is not set up as a balance sheet account in the SAP system. Unbilled receivables must be recorded in accounts that are classified as balance sheet accounts because they represent amounts owed to the company that have not yet been billed to the customer.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Financial Accounting (FI) module where the account settings do not align with the requirements for unbilled receivables.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account may have been incorrectly assigned in the configuration settings for the unbilled receivables process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Type:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check the account type of the account specified in the error message.
  Ensure that the account is set up as a balance sheet account (typically, this means it should have a type of "B" for balance sheet accounts).
  
  
  
  Modify Account Settings:
  
  If the account is not a balance sheet account, you will need to either create a new balance sheet account or modify the existing account to change its type to a balance sheet account.
  Ensure that the account is properly configured for the relevant company code and that it meets all necessary criteria for unbilled receivables.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to unbilled receivables. This can typically be found in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the settings for accounts receivable.
  Ensure that the correct accounts are assigned for unbilled receivables in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configuration requirements related to unbilled receivables.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Define Company Code Global Parameters
  OBD2: Define Account Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring unbilled receivables.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the unbilled receivables process works as intended.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FARR_FOUNDATION817 and ensure that your unbilled receivables account is correctly configured.