How To Fix FH235 - Enter a reconciliation account for G/L account type/subtype &1/&2

FH235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Enter a reconciliation account for G/L account type/subtype &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH235 - Enter a reconciliation account for G/L account type/subtype &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message FH235 "Enter a reconciliation account for G/L account type/subtype &1/&2" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a General Ledger (G/L) account that requires a reconciliation account, but one has not been specified. This error is common in scenarios involving accounts that are linked to sub-ledgers, such as accounts receivable or accounts payable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reconciliation Account: The G/L account you are trying to create or modify is of a type that requires a reconciliation account (e.g., customer or vendor accounts), but the reconciliation account field is left blank.
  Incorrect Account Type/Subtype: The account type or subtype you are using may not be correctly configured to have a reconciliation account.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not be set up correctly for the account type/subtype in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Reconciliation Account:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record).
  Enter the G/L