How To Fix FH024 - Assignment of supplementary postings to a reconciliation acct not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Assignment of supplementary postings to a reconciliation acct not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH024 - Assignment of supplementary postings to a reconciliation acct not defined ?

  The SAP error message FH024, "Assignment of supplementary postings to a reconciliation account not defined," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there is an attempt to post a transaction that involves a reconciliation account, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration to allow for supplementary postings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reconciliation account for the relevant account type (e.g., customer or vendor) may not be properly configured to allow supplementary postings.
  Account Type Mismatch: The account type used in the transaction may not be compatible with the reconciliation account settings.
  Posting Key Issues: The posting key used in the transaction may not be set up to allow for supplementary postings.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the transaction may have restrictions that prevent supplementary postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Reconciliation Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the reconciliation account in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Ensure that the account is set up to allow supplementary postings. This can typically be found in the account settings under the "Control Data" section.
  
  
  
  Review Account Type:
  
  Verify that the account type (e.g., customer, vendor) is correctly assigned to the reconciliation account.
  Ensure that the account type used in the transaction matches the configuration of the reconciliation account.
  
  
  
  Examine Posting Keys:
  
  Check the posting keys used in the transaction. Ensure that they are configured to allow supplementary postings.
  You can do this by navigating to the configuration of posting keys in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the document type settings to ensure that there are no restrictions on supplementary postings for the document type being used.
  Adjust the settings if necessary to allow for supplementary postings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or support for further guidance on the specific configuration settings related to reconciliation accounts and supplementary postings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OB52 (for posting periods), OBY6 (for reconciliation accounts), or FS00 (for account master data) to check and modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to the reconciliation account and supplementary postings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the FH024 error in SAP.