How To Fix USMDZ3298 - &1 &2 Reconciliation account permitted for balance sheet account only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 298

• Message text: &1 &2 Reconciliation account permitted for balance sheet account only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMDZ3298 - &1 &2 Reconciliation account permitted for balance sheet account only ?

  The SAP error message USMDZ3298 indicates that a reconciliation account is being used incorrectly. Specifically, it states that a reconciliation account is permitted only for balance sheet accounts. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting when trying to assign a reconciliation account to a non-balance sheet account, such as a profit and loss account.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Type: The account you are trying to assign as a reconciliation account is not a balance sheet account. Reconciliation accounts are specifically designed to work with balance sheet accounts (like accounts receivable or accounts payable).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the chart of accounts or the account type settings in your SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong account number is being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Type: Verify that the account you are trying to use as a reconciliation account is indeed