How To Fix MQ896 - Reconcil.acct &1/&2 is managed on an open item basis so cannot be checked

MQ896 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 896

• Message text: Reconcil.acct &1/&2 is managed on an open item basis so cannot be checked

What causes this issue?

Reconciliation account <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)> in company code <(>&<)>V2
<(>&<)> is configured as an open item account. This is a customizing
error in the G/L account master record and makes it impossible to check
the account for consistency.

System Response

The system cannot check the consistency of the account.

How to fix this error?

Contact your SAP consultant.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MQ896 - Details

• The SAP error message MQ896 indicates that a reconciliation account is managed on an open item basis, which means that it cannot be checked for certain operations that require it to be managed on a balance basis. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with accounts that are set up to handle open items, such as customer or vendor accounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Item Management: The reconciliation account in question is configured to manage open items. This means that transactions are recorded in a way that allows for individual items to be tracked until they are cleared.
  Transaction Type: The operation you are trying to perform may not be compatible with open item management. For example, certain types of postings or checks may require the account to be managed on a balance basis instead.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the account settings or in the