How To Fix FP010 - Account is not a reconciliation account for account type & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FP - Invoice Parking

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Account is not a reconciliation account for account type & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FP010 - Account is not a reconciliation account for account type & & ?

  The SAP error message FP010, which states "Account is not a reconciliation account for account type & &," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there is an attempt to post a transaction to an account that is not set up as a reconciliation account for the specified account type. This error is often encountered in the context of accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general ledger transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Type: The account you are trying to post to is not configured as a reconciliation account for the specified account type (e.g., customer or vendor).
  Account Configuration: The account in question may not be set up correctly in the master data. For example, it may not be marked as a reconciliation account in the chart of accounts.
  Posting to the Wrong Account: The transaction may be attempting to post to a general ledger account instead of the appropriate reconciliation account.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data (transaction code FS00 for general ledger accounts).
  Verify that the account is set up as a reconciliation account for the relevant account type (e.g., customer or vendor).
  Ensure that the account type is correctly assigned in the account master data.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to post is appropriate for the account type you are using.
  If you are posting to a customer or vendor account, make sure you are using the correct reconciliation account.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting:
  
  If you are inadvertently trying to post to a non-reconciliation account, change the posting to the correct reconciliation account.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to reconciliation accounts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Reconciliation Accounts: In SAP, reconciliation accounts are special general ledger accounts that consolidate the balances of sub-ledgers (like accounts receivable and accounts payable). They ensure that the total of the sub-ledger accounts matches the balance in the general ledger.
  Account Types: Common account types include:
  
  A: Asset
  L: Liability
  E: Expense
  I: Income
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Create/Change General Ledger Account
  OBY6: Define Reconciliation Accounts for Customers/Vendors
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant who can provide deeper insights into your specific configuration and transaction context.