How To Fix FMCJ078 - Acct type &1 does not correspond to acct type &2 of reference document &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCJ - IS-PS: Messages for Cash Desk Subsidiary Ledger

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Acct type &1 does not correspond to acct type &2 of reference document &3

What causes this issue?

The sub-ledger account, assigned to account, has account type &v1&.
This account type does not correspond to account type &v2& of reference
document &v3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select another customer or vendor or enter another invoice reference.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCJ078 - Acct type &1 does not correspond to acct type &2 of reference document &3 ?

  The SAP error message FMCJ078 indicates a mismatch between the account type specified in a transaction and the account type of a reference document. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when trying to create or post a document that references another document (like a journal entry or a financial posting).
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The account type of the account you are trying to use does not match the account type of the reference document.
  For example, if you are trying to post a transaction to a revenue account but the reference document is linked to an expense account, this mismatch will trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCJ078 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Types: 
  
  Review the account types involved in the transaction. You can do this by checking the account master data in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the account type you are trying to use matches the account type of the reference document.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Transaction:
  
  If you are using the wrong account type, change it to the correct one that corresponds to the reference document.
  If the reference document is incorrect, you may need to adjust or correct it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to account types and document types. Ensure that they are set up correctly to allow for the intended transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on account types and their usage in financial transactions.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FS00 (to view/change G/L account master data) or FB03 (to display documents) to investigate the accounts involved.
  Account Types: Common account types in SAP include:
  
  A: Asset
  L: Liability
  E: Expense
  R: Revenue
  
  
  Document Types: Ensure that the document types used in your transactions are compatible with the account types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FMCJ078 error and implement a solution to resolve it.