How To Fix FH601 - Change the balance sheet control only if nothing has been posted yet

FH601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FH - General ledger module messages

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Change the balance sheet control only if nothing has been posted yet

What causes this issue?

You are in the process of converting the G/L account from a "balance
sheet account" to a "P<(>&<)>L account" (or vice versa).
However, the G/L account has already been posted to, and the balance of
the account is zero.

System Response

It is not possible to make this change.

What causes this issue?

You are in the process of converting the G/L account from a "balance
sheet account" to a "P<(>&<)>L account" (or vice versa).
However, the G/L account has already been posted to, and the balance of
the account is zero.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you really wish to make this change.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FH601 - Change the balance sheet control only if nothing has been posted yet ?

  The SAP error message FH601, "Change the balance sheet control only if nothing has been posted yet," typically occurs when you attempt to change the balance sheet control settings for a financial statement item (like a G/L account) after transactions have already been posted to that account. This is a safeguard in SAP to prevent inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Posted Transactions: The primary cause of this error is that there are already posted transactions associated with the balance sheet item you are trying to modify.
  Configuration Changes: You may be trying to change settings related to the balance sheet control (like whether the account is open for posting, whether it is a reconciliation account, etc.) after the account has been used in transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Posted Transactions: Before making changes to the balance sheet control, ensure that there are no posted transactions for the account in question. You can do this by reviewing