How To Fix K5120 - Warning: Changed account determination can result in inconsistent data.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K5 - CO Reconciliation Ledger

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Warning: Changed account determination can result in inconsistent data.

What causes this issue?

Reconciliation postings were already made during the current fiscal
year in controlling area &V2&.
Changes in account determination for chart of accounts &V1& can lead to
errors in reports, and should be made during a fiscal year only when
absolutely necessary.

System Response

The SAP R/3 System logs any changes in account determination.

How to fix this error?

Use the pushbutton "Continue" if changes are to be made. Otherwise, use
"Cancel" and, if necessary, see the account determination display.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K5120 - Warning: Changed account determination can result in inconsistent data. ?

  The SAP error message K5120, which states "Warning: Changed account determination can result in inconsistent data," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) when there are changes made to account determination settings. This warning indicates that the changes made to account determination may lead to inconsistencies in the financial data, especially if historical data has already been posted using the previous settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Changes in Account Determination: The primary cause of this warning is the modification of account determination settings in the system. This can happen when:
  
  New accounts are added or existing accounts are modified.
  The configuration for cost elements or internal orders is changed.
  Changes are made to the assignment of cost centers or profit centers.
  
  
  
  Historical Data Impact: If historical transactions have been posted using the old account determination settings, changing these settings can lead to discrepancies in reporting and data integrity.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Changes: Before making any changes to