How To Fix FH169 - You cannot change the balance sheet control, since reconcilation account

FH169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 169

• Message text: You cannot change the balance sheet control, since reconcilation account

What causes this issue?

You want to change a G/L account from a balance sheet account into a P
&L account, although the account was defined in a dependent company
code as a <DS:DE.MITKZ>reconciliation account</>.

System Response

The system does not allow the change to the balance sheet control.

How to fix this error?

Check to see if the account is correctly defined as a reconciliation
account. If this is not the case, you can change the definition.
Afterwards, you can change the G/L account master record.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FH169 - Details

• The SAP error message FH169 indicates that you cannot change the balance sheet control because the reconciliation account is involved. This typically occurs when you attempt to modify certain settings related to a reconciliation account that is already in use or has been configured in a way that prevents changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reconciliation Account in Use: The reconciliation account is linked to a specific account type (like customer or vendor) and is actively being used in transactions.
  Configuration Restrictions: Certain settings in the SAP system prevent changes to the balance sheet control for reconciliation accounts to maintain data integrity.
  Posting Periods: If there are open posting periods or transactions that have already been posted to the reconciliation account, changes may be restricted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the reconciliation account is currently being used in any transactions. If it is, you may need to clear or reverse those transactions before making changes.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the account