How To Fix MQ897 - P+L account &1/&2 is managed on an open item basis so cannot be checked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 897

• Message text: P+L account &1/&2 is managed on an open item basis so cannot be checked

What causes this issue?

The profit and loss 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MQ897 - P+L account &1/&2 is managed on an open item basis so cannot be checked ?

  The SAP error message MQ897 indicates that a Profit and Loss (P+L) account is managed on an open item basis, which means that the account is set up to track individual transactions until they are cleared. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to perform an operation that is not compatible with the open item management of the account.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Item Management: The account in question is configured to manage open items, which means that it cannot be checked or processed in certain ways that are reserved for accounts that do not manage open items.
  Transaction Type: The operation you are trying to perform (e.g., posting, clearing, or checking) may not be allowed for accounts that are set to open item management.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the account settings or in the transaction being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Account Configuration: Check the configuration of the P+L account in question.