How To Fix >0536 - Only down payment items can be posted to account &1 &2

>0536 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 536

• Message text: Only down payment items can be posted to account &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0536 - Only down payment items can be posted to account &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message 0536 ("Only down payment items can be posted to account &1 &2") typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction to a G/L account that is configured to accept only down payment items. This is often related to accounts that are set up for down payments in the context of accounts payable or accounts receivable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The G/L account you are trying to post to is configured to accept only down payment transactions. This is common for accounts that are used for down payments to vendors or customers.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction you are trying to post does not match the requirements of the account. For example, if you are trying to post a regular invoice instead of a down payment, this error will occur.
  Document Type: The document type used in the transaction may not be compatible with the account settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration: 
  
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