How To Fix FT185 - Enter an account type

FT185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Enter an account type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT185 - Enter an account type ?

  The SAP error message FT185, which states "Enter an account type," typically occurs when you are trying to post a financial transaction in SAP and have not specified the required account type in the relevant field. This error is common in various financial modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The account type field is left blank or not filled in correctly.
  The system requires an account type to determine the nature of the account (e.g., asset, liability, revenue, expense) for the transaction you are trying to post.
  The configuration settings in the system may require an account type for certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FT185 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Account Type Field: Ensure that you have entered a valid account type in the relevant field. The account type is usually a single character that indicates the type of account (e.g., 'A' for asset,