How To Fix FQM218 - Balance upload for account number &1 not allowed

FQM218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQM - Financial Quantity Management Message Class

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Balance upload for account number &1 not allowed

What causes this issue?

You want to upload account balances for account &V1&. This is only
possible, if at least one connectivity path is maintained for the
account.

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?

Maintain a connectivity path.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQM218 - Balance upload for account number &1 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FQM218, which states "Balance upload for account number &1 not allowed," typically occurs during the process of uploading balances in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error indicates that the system has encountered an issue with the specified account number when attempting to upload balance data.
  Causes:
  
  Account Type Restrictions: The account number specified may not be configured to allow balance uploads. For example, certain account types (like expense or revenue accounts) may not permit balance uploads.
  Account Status: The account may be blocked or inactive, preventing any balance uploads.
  Incorrect Account Number: The account number provided may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the system may not allow for balance uploads for the specified account type or in the current context (e.g., company code).
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, which can restrict balance uploads.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Account Configuration: Verify the configuration of the