How To Fix IDCN052 - G/L Acc. &1 for Comp.Code &2 does not have P and L statement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: G/L Acc. &1 for Comp.Code &2 does not have P and L statement

What causes this issue?

You are trying to save <ZH>G/L Account &V1&</> for <ZH>Company Code &V2&
</> in <ZK>Excluded G/L Accounts; </>however this G/L Account does not
have
<DS:DE.GVTYP>P&L statement account type</> and hence it cannot be used
here.

System Response

It is not possible to save changes unless all <ZH>G/L Accounts</>
without filled <ZK>P&L statement account type</> are deleted from
<ZK>Excluded G/L Accounts</> lists.

How to fix this error?

Delete <ZH>G/L Account &V1&</> from list of <ZK>Excluded G/L Accounts</>
for <ZH>Company Code &V2&</>. Use F4 search help to find the correct G/L
accounts.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN052 - G/L Acc. &1 for Comp.Code &2 does not have P and L statement ?

  The SAP error message IDCN052 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account for a specific company code does not have a Profit and Loss (P&L) statement associated with it. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires the G/L account to be classified as either a revenue or expense account, but the account is not set up correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The G/L account in question may not be configured as a P&L account in the chart of accounts.
  Account Type: The account might be set up as a balance sheet account instead of a P&L account.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may not be properly configured to recognize the account as a P&L account.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record).
  Enter the G/L account number and the company code.
  Check the account type. Ensure that it is set as a P&L account (typically, this means it should be classified as either a revenue or expense account).
  
  
  
  Modify Account Type:
  
  If the account is incorrectly set as a balance sheet account, you may need to change it to a P&L account. This can usually be done in the account master record, but be cautious as changing account types can have implications on financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Review Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is set up correctly to recognize P&L accounts. This can be checked in the configuration settings for the company code.
  
  
  
  Consult with Financial Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the G/L account settings, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that the changes align with your organization's accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OBY6: Company Code Global Parameters
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing G/L accounts and financial reporting.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IDCN052 error and ensure that your G/L accounts are correctly set up for financial reporting.