How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_POST020 - Clearing account & is not a balance sheet account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_POST - FIN UDoc posting: Message from posting

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Clearing account & is not a balance sheet account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST020 - Clearing account & is not a balance sheet account ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_POST020 indicates that the clearing account you are trying to use is not classified as a balance sheet account. This error typically arises during the posting of accounting documents, particularly in the context of financial accounting (FI) and controlling (CO) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Type: The account you are trying to use as a clearing account is not set up as a balance sheet account in the chart of accounts. Clearing accounts must be balance sheet accounts because they are used to temporarily hold amounts until they are cleared.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the account settings or the chart of accounts that prevent the account from being recognized as a balance sheet account.
  Posting Logic: The posting logic in the transaction you are executing may require a balance sheet account for the clearing process, and the account you are using does not meet this requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
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