How To Fix >5194 - Reconciliation key &1 has been designated for direct transfer.

>5194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Reconciliation key &1 has been designated for direct transfer.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5194 - Reconciliation key &1 has been designated for direct transfer. ?

  The SAP error message 5194 indicates that a reconciliation key has been designated for direct transfer, which typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and reconciliation processes. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with intercompany transactions or when trying to post entries that involve reconciliation accounts.
  
  Cause:
  The error message usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Reconciliation Key Configuration: The reconciliation key you are trying to use has been set up for direct transfer, which means it cannot be used in the current context (e.g., in a manual posting or in a specific transaction).
  Posting Restrictions: The system may have restrictions on how certain reconciliation accounts can be posted to, especially if they are linked to specific processes or configurations.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account you are trying to post to may not be correctly assigned or may not allow the type of transaction you are attempting.
  
  
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