How To Fix 3G299 - Special Processing of the Posting Item is not Permitted

3G299 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 299

• Message text: Special Processing of the Posting Item is not Permitted

What causes this issue?

The special processing posting items 'only actual posting' and 'only
cost planning' are only useful if there is an expense account for the
assigned symbolic account. The symbolic account &V1&, however, has
the account assignment type &V2&.

System Response

The assignment of this special processing flag is not allowed for
posting to this symbolic account.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

3G299 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G299, which states "Special Processing of the Posting Item is not Permitted," typically occurs in the context of financial postings or document processing in SAP. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where a specific type of processing for a posting item is not allowed based on the configuration or the nature of the transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not support the type of posting you are trying to perform.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the type of transaction you are attempting.
  Account Configuration: The account being used may have restrictions or specific configurations that prevent certain types of postings.
  Special G/L Transactions: If you are trying to post a special G/L transaction, the configuration for that transaction may not allow it in the current context.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary