How To Fix USMDZ3239 - &1 &2 Self-reference of financial stmt item and contra item not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 239

• Message text: &1 &2 Self-reference of financial stmt item and contra item not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMDZ3239 - &1 &2 Self-reference of financial stmt item and contra item not allowed ?

  The SAP error message USMDZ3239 indicates that there is a self-reference issue with a financial statement item and its contra item in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of financial reporting or financial statement preparation. This error typically arises when a financial statement item is incorrectly set up to reference itself or its own contra item, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Self-Reference: The financial statement item is configured to reference itself or its own contra item, which creates a circular reference.
  Configuration Error: There may be an error in the configuration of the financial statement items in the SAP system, where the relationships between items are not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: Incorrect data entry during the setup of financial statement items or their contra items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Financial Statement Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for financial statement items in SAP.
  Check the settings for the specific financial statement item that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the item does not reference itself or its own contra item.
  
  
  
  Correct Item Relationships:
  
  If you find that the item is incorrectly set up, modify the configuration to ensure that it references the correct contra item and not itself.
  Make sure that the contra item is a different financial statement item that is logically related.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entries for financial statement items to ensure that there are no typos or incorrect references.
  If necessary, consult with your finance team to confirm the correct relationships between financial statement items.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the financial statement generation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB58 (for financial statement item configuration) or FS00 (for G/L account master data) to access and modify the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on configuring financial statement items and understanding their relationships.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the USMDZ3239 error and ensure that your financial statement items are correctly configured in SAP.