How To Fix 1I738 - Loss on receivables can only be posted for debit balance

1I738 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Loss on receivables can only be posted for debit balance

What causes this issue?

A loss on receivables can only be posted if the account reflects a
debit balance.
The current account shows a credit balance of &v1& &v2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I738 - Loss on receivables can only be posted for debit balance ?

  The SAP error message 1I738 ("Loss on receivables can only be posted for debit balance") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with accounts receivable. This error indicates that a loss on receivables can only be recorded when there is a debit balance in the account. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Credit Balance: The most common cause of this error is that the account you are trying to post a loss against has a credit balance. In accounting terms, a loss on receivables should only be recognized when there is an outstanding amount owed (debit balance) that is deemed uncollectible.
  Incorrect Posting: There may be an attempt to post a loss on receivables without the necessary conditions being met, such as trying to write off a receivable that is already settled or overpaid.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the configuration of