How To Fix >0158 - Posting on account is not permitted in the active distribution routine

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Posting on account is not permitted in the active distribution routine

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0158 - Posting on account is not permitted in the active distribution routine ?

  The SAP error message 0158 ("Posting on account is not permitted in the active distribution routine") typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with account assignments and distribution routines in SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that the system is trying to post to an account that is currently restricted by the active distribution routine.
  Cause:
  
  Active Distribution Routine: The error usually arises when a distribution routine is set up in such a way that it does not allow postings to certain accounts. This could be due to configuration settings that restrict posting to specific accounts during certain processes.
  Account Assignment: The account you are trying to post to may not be allowed for the type of transaction you are attempting to execute.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the distribution routine or the account assignment logic that prevent the posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Routine: Review the active distribution routine in the configuration settings. You may need to modify the routine to allow postings to the account in question.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in SAP (e.g., SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Edit G/L Account Centrally).
  Check the settings for the distribution routine and see if it allows postings to the account you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Account Assignment: Ensure that the account you are trying to post to is correctly set up for the type of transaction you are executing. This may involve checking the account type, status, and any restrictions that may be in place.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to distribution routines and account postings to understand the specific rules and configurations that apply.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made to the distribution routine or account settings, perform testing to ensure that the changes resolve the issue without introducing new problems.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for defining the distribution routine) and FS00 (for G/L account master data).
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and user experiences related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the distribution routines and account settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.