How To Fix G01579 - Set &1 contains both balance sheet AND income stmt items (please check)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 579

• Message text: Set &1 contains both balance sheet AND income stmt items (please check)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G01579 - Set &1 contains both balance sheet AND income stmt items (please check) ?

  The SAP error message G01579 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of a set of accounts in the system. Specifically, it means that the account set you are trying to use contains both balance sheet items and income statement items, which is not allowed in certain contexts, such as when creating financial statements or reports.
  Cause:
  
  Mixed Account Types: The account set includes accounts that are classified as both balance sheet accounts (assets, liabilities, equity) and income statement accounts (revenues, expenses).
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the account group settings or in the way the accounts are categorized in the system.
  Report Settings: The report or transaction you are trying to execute may require a clear distinction between balance sheet and income statement accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Account Set: Check the account set (e.g., in the report or transaction you are using) to ensure that it only contains accounts of the same type (either all balance sheet or all income statement).
  Modify Account Group: If necessary, modify the account group settings to separate the accounts appropriately. You can do this in the SAP configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Create Separate Sets: If you need to report on both types of accounts, consider creating separate sets for balance sheet and income statement accounts and running reports on them individually.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of account sets and reporting requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB52 (for fiscal year variant) or FS00 (to manage G/L accounts) to check and modify account settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify account settings or configurations in SAP.
  Testing: After making changes, test the report or transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G01579 error and ensure that your account sets are configured correctly for reporting purposes.