How To Fix 1I114 - Posting payment transactions: Indic. 'posting former account' is set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1I - BCA: General Ledger Integration

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Posting payment transactions: Indic. 'posting former account' is set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I114 - Posting payment transactions: Indic. 'posting former account' is set ?

  The SAP error message 1I114 indicates that there is an issue with posting payment transactions due to the indicator for "posting former account" being set. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when trying to post a payment to a vendor or customer account that has been closed or flagged for some reason.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The payment transaction is attempting to post to an account that has been marked as a "former account" (i.e., an account that is no longer active for posting).
  The system settings or configurations may have been altered, leading to this indicator being set unintentionally.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Status:
  
  Verify the status of the account you are trying to post to. Ensure that it is active and not marked as a former account.
  You can do this by navigating to the account in the SAP system and checking its settings.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Document:
  
  Check the payment document you are trying to post. Ensure that all details are correct and that you are not inadvertently trying to post to a closed or inactive account.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the indicator for "posting former account" is set incorrectly, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in the system. This may require access to the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting module (FI).
  Consult with your SAP administrator or a consultant to ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to payment transactions and account postings. This can provide additional insights into the error and how to resolve it.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the account status and configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide more detailed guidance based on your specific system setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), F-28 (Post Incoming Payments), or F-53 (Post Outgoing Payments) to review or adjust the transactions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify account settings.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully post your payment transactions.