How To Fix FCO_SRVDOC001 - Type of G/L Account &1 is not 'P' (Primary Costs or Revenue)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SRVDOC - Service Document: Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Type of G/L Account &1 is not 'P' (Primary Costs or Revenue)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_SRVDOC001 - Type of G/L Account &1 is not 'P' (Primary Costs or Revenue) ?

  The SAP error message FCO_SRVDOC001 indicates that the type of General Ledger (G/L) account being used in a transaction is not classified as a primary cost or revenue account. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with service documents or cost accounting.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect G/L Account Type: The G/L account specified in the transaction is not set up as a primary cost or revenue account. In SAP, primary cost and revenue accounts are designated with the account type 'P'.
  Configuration Issues: The account may have been incorrectly configured in the chart of accounts or may not be assigned to the correct account type.
  Posting to Secondary Accounts: The transaction may be attempting to post to a secondary cost element, which is not allowed in certain contexts where primary costs or revenues are expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check the account type of the G/L account in question.
  Ensure that the account is set as a primary cost or revenue account (account type 'P').
  
  
  
  Change the G/L Account:
  
  If the G/L account is not a primary cost or revenue account, you may need to change the account in your transaction to one that is correctly classified.
  Alternatively, if the account should be a primary account, you can change its configuration in the master data.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for the type of G/L account you are using. For example, if you are trying to post costs, ensure you are using a primary cost account.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct account to use, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with accounting policies and practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Account Types in SAP: In SAP, G/L accounts can be classified into different types, such as:
  
  P: Primary Costs or Revenue
  S: Secondary Costs
  A: Asset
  L: Liability
  E: Equity
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Define G/L Account Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on G/L account types and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your financial postings are correctly processed in SAP.