How To Fix >4699 - General ledger items cannot be proposed

>4699 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 699

• Message text: General ledger items cannot be proposed

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>4699 - Details

• The SAP error message "4699 - General ledger items cannot be proposed" typically occurs during the process of posting or processing financial transactions in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to propose general ledger (G/L) accounts for the transaction due to certain conditions not being met.
  Causes:
  
  Missing G/L Account Assignment: The G/L account that should be used for the transaction is not defined or is missing in the relevant configuration.
  Account Group Restrictions: The account group associated with the G/L account may have restrictions that prevent it from being used in the current transaction.
  Transaction Type Issues: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the G/L accounts available for posting.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type used for the transaction may not allow the posting of certain G/L accounts.
  Inactive G/L Accounts: The G/L account may be inactive or blocked for posting.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data