How To Fix FH236 - Reconciliation account &3 does not exist for G/L acct type/subtype &1/&2

FH236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Reconciliation account &3 does not exist for G/L acct type/subtype &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH236 - Reconciliation account &3 does not exist for G/L acct type/subtype &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message FH236 indicates that there is an issue with the reconciliation account for a General Ledger (G/L) account. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a reconciliation account that corresponds to the specified G/L account type and subtype.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reconciliation Account: The reconciliation account specified does not exist in the system for the given G/L account type and subtype.
  Incorrect Configuration: The G/L account may not be properly configured in the system, or the account type/subtype may not be correctly assigned.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the G/L account number or type/subtype during transaction processing.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the G/L account may not have been set up correctly, leading to the reconciliation account not being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data (transaction code FS00).
  Verify that the G/L account is set up correctly and that it