How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD239 - Account &1 is an A/P reconciliation account for down payments.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Account &1 is an A/P reconciliation account for down payments.

What causes this issue?

Account &V1& for company code &V2& is an accounts payable (A/P)
reconciliation account and therefore must be have the budget consumption
type <LS>Down Payments</> (61).

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?

Change the budget consumption type to <LS>Down Payments</> (61).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD239 - Account &1 is an A/P reconciliation account for down payments. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD239 indicates that the account specified (denoted as &1) is an Accounts Payable (A/P) reconciliation account for down payments. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction that is not compatible with the account's configuration or intended use.
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The account in question is set up as a reconciliation account for down payments, which means it is specifically designed to handle down payment transactions. If you are trying to post a transaction that does not align with this purpose, the system will generate this error.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are trying to execute may not be appropriate for an A/P reconciliation account. For example, if you are trying to post a regular expense or liability transaction instead of a down payment, this error will occur.
  Posting Rules: The posting rules in the system may not allow for certain types of postings to be made against reconciliation accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction you are trying to post is indeed a down payment transaction. If it is not, you may need to use a different account that is appropriate for the type of transaction you are attempting.
  Review Account Configuration: Verify the configuration of the account in question. Make sure it is set up correctly as a reconciliation account for down payments and that it is being used in the correct context.
  Use Correct Account: If the transaction is not a down payment, you should select a different account that is suitable for the type of transaction you are trying to post.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator to understand the specific rules and configurations related to reconciliation accounts and down payments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Reconciliation Accounts: In SAP, reconciliation accounts are used to aggregate data from sub-ledgers (like accounts payable and accounts receivable) into the general ledger. They have specific rules and restrictions on how they can be used.
  Down Payments: These are advance payments made to a vendor before the actual goods or services are delivered. They are typically recorded in a specific manner in the accounting system.
  SAP Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your transactions are posted correctly in the SAP system.