How To Fix >5146 - Direct G/L transfer is not permitted for document origin &1.

>5146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Direct G/L transfer is not permitted for document origin &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5146 - Direct G/L transfer is not permitted for document origin &1. ?

  The SAP error message 5146 ("Direct G/L transfer is not permitted for document origin &1") typically occurs when you attempt to perform a direct General Ledger (G/L) transfer for a document that has a specific document origin that does not allow such transfers. This is often related to the configuration settings in the SAP system regarding document types and their allowed operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Origin Restrictions: The document origin (indicated by &1 in the error message) is configured in such a way that it does not permit direct G/L transfers. This could be due to the nature of the document or the business process it represents.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may restrict certain document types from being directly transferred to G/L accounts.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be compatible with the document origin.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Origin: Identify the document origin that is causing