How To Fix IDCNSAU276 - Balance sheet account & is used to calculate Income Statement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCNSAU -

• Message number: 276

• Message text: Balance sheet account & is used to calculate Income Statement

What causes this issue?

The application has identified using "Balance sheet" account within
"Income Statement" form which might signifiy incorrect customizing of
the form.

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?

In the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOB58>Define Financial Statement Versions
</> customizing there are different items of the Financial Statement
Version (<DS:SIMG.VC_IDCN_FSC>Define Form Structure for Financial
Statement</>) used to define set of G/L accounts whose balances are
included in certain statement.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCNSAU276 - Balance sheet account & is used to calculate Income Statement ?

  The SAP error message IDCNSAU276 indicates that a balance sheet account is being used in a context where an income statement account is expected. This typically occurs in financial reporting or during the configuration of financial statements in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Type: The account in question is classified as a balance sheet account (e.g., asset, liability, or equity) but is being used in a calculation or report that requires an income statement account (e.g., revenue or expense).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the financial statement version or in the account determination settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect account assignments in transactions or master data can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Classification:
  
  Verify the account in question to ensure it is correctly classified as an income statement account if it is intended to be used in that context.
  You can check the account type in the SAP transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record).
  
  
  
  Review Financial Statement Version:
  
  Go to transaction code OB58 to review the financial statement version configuration. Ensure that the accounts are correctly assigned to the appropriate sections (balance sheet vs. income statement).
  
  
  
  Adjust Account Assignments:
  
  If the account is incorrectly assigned, you may need to change the account type or reassign it to the correct category based on your financial reporting requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI (Financial Accounting) consultant to ensure that the account setup aligns with your organization's financial reporting structure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the financial report or transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  OB58: Financial Statement Versions
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display (to check transactions related to the account)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to account settings and financial statement configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.