How To Fix 3G409 - Invalid parameter combination: Subs. posting and reversal

3G409 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Invalid parameter combination: Subs. posting and reversal

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3G409 - Details

• The SAP error message 3G409 ("Invalid parameter combination: Subs. posting and reversal") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with subsidiary postings and reversals in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency or an invalid combination of parameters in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type you are using may not support both subsidiary postings and reversals simultaneously.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not allow for the combination of subsidiary postings and reversals.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry, such as selecting incompatible options or entering invalid values, can trigger this error.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction involving subsidiary postings and reversals.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type you are using is appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform. If