How To Fix FH239 - Do not enter your own account number &1 as the reconciliation account

FH239 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Do not enter your own account number &1 as the reconciliation account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH239 - Do not enter your own account number &1 as the reconciliation account ?

  The SAP error message FH239, which states "Do not enter your own account number &1 as the reconciliation account," typically occurs when you are trying to set up or modify a reconciliation account in the SAP system. This error indicates that the account number you are attempting to use as a reconciliation account is the same as the account number of the master record you are working with, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Self-referencing Account: The primary cause of this error is that the account number you are trying to assign as a reconciliation account is the same as the account number of the account you are currently working on. In SAP, a reconciliation account must be a different account that aggregates balances from subordinate accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Account Number: Verify the account number you are trying to set as the reconciliation account. Ensure that it