How To Fix RGLE_ADB_TREND_REP002 - Accounts specified are not profit and loss accounts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RGLE_ADB_TREND_REP - Messages for the ADB Trend Report

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Accounts specified are not profit and loss accounts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RGLE_ADB_TREND_REP002 - Accounts specified are not profit and loss accounts ?

  The SAP error message RGLE_ADB_TREND_REP002 indicates that the accounts specified in a report or transaction are not classified as profit and loss accounts. This error typically arises when you are trying to generate a report that requires profit and loss accounts, but the accounts you have selected are balance sheet accounts or are not set up correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Account Type Mismatch: The accounts you are trying to use in the report are not defined as profit and loss accounts in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Account Selection: You may have inadvertently selected balance sheet accounts instead of profit and loss accounts.
  Configuration Issues: The account settings in the chart of accounts may not be configured correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the account master data in SAP (transaction code FS00).
  Verify that the accounts you are using are set up as profit and loss accounts. This can be checked in the "Account Control" section where the account type should be set to "P&L" (Profit and Loss).
  
  
  
  Select Correct Accounts:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting the correct accounts for your report. If you are generating a profit and loss report, make sure to only include accounts that are classified as profit and loss accounts.
  
  
  
  Review Report Parameters:
  
  When running the report, double-check the parameters you are entering. Ensure that you are not including any balance sheet accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support or Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the account classifications or how to change them, consult with your SAP support team or the configuration team responsible for maintaining the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try running the report again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on account types and report generation.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FS00 (to view/change account master data) and FBL3N (to view line items for G/L accounts).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and modify account settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RGLE_ADB_TREND_REP002 error and successfully generate your report.