How To Fix USMDZ3099 - Reconciliation account must be 'Assets' if controlling data is assigned

USMDZ3099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDZ3 - Nachrichtenklasse zum UI des User-Interfaces

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Reconciliation account must be 'Assets' if controlling data is assigned

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USMDZ3099 - Details

• The SAP error message USMDZ3099 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a reconciliation account in the context of controlling data assignment. Specifically, it states that the reconciliation account must be classified as an "Assets" account when controlling data is assigned to it.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  
  Incorrect Account Type: The reconciliation account you are trying to use is not set up as an asset account in the system. In SAP, reconciliation accounts for asset accounting must be specifically designated as asset accounts.
  
  
  Controlling Data Assignment: If you have assigned controlling data (such as cost centers or internal orders) to a reconciliation account, SAP expects that account to be an asset account. If it is not, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the General Ledger (G/L) accounts or the integration between Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO)