How To Fix FBS_SE122 - Account &1 is not a balance sheet account in chart of accounts &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBS_SE - Messages for Transfer of FIN-MDM Data

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Account &1 is not a balance sheet account in chart of accounts &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FBS_SE122 - Account &1 is not a balance sheet account in chart of accounts &2 ?

  The SAP error message FBS_SE122 indicates that the account specified in the error message is not classified as a balance sheet account in the specified chart of accounts. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a balance sheet account, but the account in question is set up as a profit and loss account or is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Account Type Misconfiguration: The account you are trying to use is not defined as a balance sheet account in the chart of accounts.
  Incorrect Account Usage: The transaction you are attempting to execute requires a balance sheet account, but you are using a profit and loss account instead.
  Chart of Accounts Issues: The chart of accounts may not be correctly set up or the account may not be assigned to the correct chart of accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check the account settings.
  Ensure that the account is set up as a balance sheet account. This can be verified in the "Control Data" tab where the account type should be set to "Balance Sheet Account".
  
  
  
  Modify Account Type:
  
  If the account is incorrectly set as a profit and loss account, you may need to change its type to a balance sheet account. This may require the account to be deleted and recreated if it has been used in transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Chart of Accounts:
  
  Ensure that the account is assigned to the correct chart of accounts. You can check this in the same G/L account master record.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the account configuration, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting standards and practices.
  
  
  
  Transaction Type:
  
  Verify that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for the account type you are using. If it requires a balance sheet account, ensure you are using the correct account.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBD4: Define Chart of Accounts
  OBY6: Assign Company Code to Chart of Accounts
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on G/L account configuration and chart of accounts setup.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify G/L account settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FBS_SE122 and ensure that the account is correctly configured for your transactions.