How To Fix FCO_SFIN123 - Profile &3: Offsetting account &1 does not belong to charts of account &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SFIN - FI-CO Simplified Financials

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Profile &3: Offsetting account &1 does not belong to charts of account &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_SFIN123 - Profile &3: Offsetting account &1 does not belong to charts of account &2 ?

  The SAP error message FCO_SFIN123 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of accounts in relation to the chart of accounts being used in a financial transaction. Specifically, the error states that the offsetting account (account &1) does not belong to the specified chart of accounts (chart of accounts &2) for the profile (&3) being used.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The offsetting account specified in the transaction is not assigned to the chart of accounts that is currently being used. This can happen if the account was created in a different chart of accounts or if there was a configuration error.
  Profile Configuration: The financial transaction profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary accounts.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in account assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB13 (Define Chart of Accounts) and verify that the offsetting account (&1) is included in the chart of accounts (&2) that is being used.
  If the account is missing, you may need to create it in the correct chart of accounts or adjust the transaction to use a valid account.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Profile:
  
  Check the transaction profile settings in the configuration (transaction code OBY6 for financial accounting) to ensure that the correct accounts are assigned to the profile (&3).
  Make any necessary adjustments to include the correct accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult with Financial Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which accounts should be used or how to configure them, consult with your finance team or SAP consultant to ensure compliance with accounting standards and practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB13: Define Chart of Accounts
  OBY6: Define Financial Statement Versions
  FS00: Create/Change G/L Account
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring charts of accounts and financial transaction profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the accounts are correctly configured within the appropriate chart of accounts.