How To Fix FCO_EBW010 - In chart of accts &1, ensure Reserves acct &2 is a balance sheet account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_EBW - Message class for Event-Based WIP

• Message number: 010

• Message text: In chart of accts &1, ensure Reserves acct &2 is a balance sheet account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_EBW010 - In chart of accts &1, ensure Reserves acct &2 is a balance sheet account ?

  The SAP error message FCO_EBW010 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the chart of accounts, specifically related to the reserves account. This error typically arises when the system expects a reserves account to be a balance sheet account, but it is not configured as such.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The reserves account specified in the configuration is not set up as a balance sheet account in the chart of accounts.
  There may be a mismatch in the account type settings in the configuration of the chart of accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Chart of Accounts Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD4 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation).
  Select the relevant chart of accounts (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Look for the reserves account (indicated by &2 in the error message) and check its account type.
  
  
  
  Verify Account Type:
  
  Ensure that the reserves account is classified as a balance sheet account. In SAP, balance sheet accounts typically have account types such as "A" (Assets) or "L" (Liabilities).
  If the account is not set up correctly, you will need to change its configuration.
  
  
  
  Modify the Account Settings:
  
  If the reserves account is incorrectly set as a profit and loss account (e.g., type "E" for Expenses), you will need to change it to a balance sheet account type.
  You can do this by editing the G/L account settings in the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by performing the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on the correct account types and configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBD4: Chart of Accounts Maintenance
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP that may provide additional context or solutions.
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the chart of accounts and G/L account settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FCO_EBW010 error and ensure that the reserves account is correctly configured as a balance sheet account.