How To Fix FIN_FB_RECON018 - Zero-Balance Clearing account &2 set as 'Open item managed'

FIN_FB_RECON018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_FB_RECON - Conversion to S/4HANA: Reconciliation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Zero-Balance Clearing account &2 set as 'Open item managed'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON018 - Zero-Balance Clearing account &2 set as 'Open item managed' ?

  The SAP error message FIN_FB_RECON018 indicates that a zero-balance clearing account has been set as "Open item managed," which is not allowed in the system. This error typically arises during financial postings or reconciliations when the system detects that a clearing account, which is supposed to maintain a zero balance, is incorrectly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The clearing account is configured as an open item managed account, which means it is expected to have open items that can be cleared. However, a zero-balance clearing account should not have open items.
  Posting Error: There may be postings made to the clearing account that are not being cleared properly, leading to a non-zero balance.
  Master Data Settings: The account settings in the chart of accounts or the account type may not be correctly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data (transaction code FS00) and check the settings for the clearing account in question.
  Ensure that the