Message type: E = Error
Message class: FH - General ledger module messages
Message number: 225
Message text: You cannot change the G/L account type: open item management active
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FH225
- You cannot change the G/L account type: open item management active ?The SAP error message FH225 indicates that you are trying to change the G/L account type for a General Ledger (G/L) account that has open item management active. This means that the account is set up to manage open items, which are transactions that have not yet been fully cleared or settled.
Cause: The error occurs because: The G/L account is currently configured to manage open items, which is a specific setting that allows for tracking of outstanding transactions. Changing the G/L account type (for example, from a balance sheet account to a profit and loss account) is not permitted when open item management is active, as it could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and data integrity.
Solution: To resolve this error, you have a few options: Deactivate Open Item Management: If it is appropriate for your business process, you can deactivate open item management for the G/L account. This can typically be done in the G/L
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