How To Fix IDCFM_FRCR_MSG001 - Capitalization reserve account has not been defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCFM_FRCR_MSG - Message Class for Capitalization Reserve (France)

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Capitalization reserve account has not been defined in Customizing

What causes this issue?

You must define a general ledger account that is to be used as the
capitalization reserve 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?

Define a general ledger account in Customizing for

<LS>Financial Accounting</> under <LS>General Ledger Accounting</>


<LS>Financial Accounting</> under <LS>General Ledger Accounting</>

<LS>Financial Accounting (New)</> under <LS>General Ledger Accounting
(New)</>


<LS>-> Master Data -> G/L Accounts</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCFM_FRCR_MSG001 - Capitalization reserve account has not been defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message IDCFM_FRCR_MSG001 indicates that a capitalization reserve account has not been defined in the system's Customizing settings. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with fixed assets and their capitalization processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a specific account to be defined for capitalization reserves, which are used to manage the accounting for capitalized costs. If this account is not set up in the system, the transaction or process that requires it will fail, leading to the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the capitalization reserve account in the Customizing settings of your SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Path:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting -> Integration -> Define Capitalization Reserve Account.
  
  
  
  Define the Account:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will need to specify the appropriate account for the capitalization reserve. This typically involves entering the G/L account number that will be used for this purpose.
  Ensure that the account is correctly set up in the chart of accounts and is compatible with the asset accounting settings.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After defining the account, perform the transaction that previously resulted in the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Account Types: Make sure that the account you define is of the correct type (e.g., balance sheet account) and is properly configured for the intended use in asset accounting.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorization to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on asset accounting and the specific requirements for capitalization reserve accounts.
  Consulting SAP Notes: If you continue to experience issues, check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDCFM_FRCR_MSG001 error and ensure that your SAP system is properly configured for handling capitalization reserves.