How To Fix >5401 - The G/L account &1 is not permitted for check printing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: The G/L account &1 is not permitted for check printing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5401 - The G/L account &1 is not permitted for check printing ?

  The SAP error message 5401 indicates that the General Ledger (G/L) account specified is not permitted for check printing. This typically occurs when the G/L account is not configured correctly in the system for use with check payments.
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The G/L account may not be set up as a valid account for check printing in the payment program configuration.
  Account Type: The account type may not be compatible with check printing (e.g., it might be a non-cash account).
  Payment Method: The payment method used may not be linked to the G/L account in the payment program settings.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may restrict the use of certain G/L accounts for check payments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FS00 to display the G/L account.
  Ensure that the account is set up correctly and is marked as a cash account if it is intended for check payments.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Program Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code FBZP to access the payment program configuration.
  Check the settings for the payment method you are using (e.g., check) and ensure that the G/L account is included in the configuration for that payment method.
  
  
  
  Verify Payment Method:
  
  Ensure that the payment method assigned to the vendor or customer is compatible with the G/L account.
  Check if the payment method is set up to allow check payments.
  
  
  
  Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code settings allow the use of the specified G/L account for check payments.
  You can check this in the configuration settings for the company code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or finance team for guidance on the correct configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: Display/Change G/L Account Master Data
  FBZP: Payment Program Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify G/L account settings and payment program configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 5401 in SAP.