How To Fix MQ892 - Acc. &1 (adjmnt cat. 003) in chart of acc. &2 must be a bal. sheet accnt

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 892

• Message text: Acc. &1 (adjmnt cat. 003) in chart of acc. &2 must be a bal. sheet accnt

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ892 - Acc. &1 (adjmnt cat. 003) in chart of acc. &2 must be a bal. sheet accnt ?

  The SAP error message MQ892 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the chart of accounts in relation to a specific adjustment category. The error message specifically states that the account associated with the adjustment category must be a balance sheet account.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to post a transaction that requires a balance sheet account, but the account specified in the transaction is not configured as a balance sheet account in the chart of accounts. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Account Configuration: The account in question is set up as a profit and loss account instead of a balance sheet account.
  Adjustment Category Misconfiguration: The adjustment category being used is expecting a balance sheet account, but the account assigned does not meet this requirement.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the account number or the adjustment category being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and check the account settings for the account specified in the error message.
  Ensure that the account is set up as a balance sheet account. This can be verified in the account type field (it should be set to "B" for balance sheet accounts).
  
  
  
  Review Adjustment Category:
  
  Check the adjustment category being used in the transaction. You can find this in the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Asset Accounting).
  Ensure that the adjustment category is correctly configured to accept balance sheet accounts.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the account number or adjustment category was entered incorrectly, correct it in the transaction and try posting again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to the adjustment categories and account types.
  
  
  
  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: Define Adjustment Categories
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Configuration Guides: Refer to SAP configuration guides for Financial Accounting (FI) to ensure that your chart of accounts and adjustment categories are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MQ892 error and ensure that your accounts are configured correctly for the transactions you are trying to process.