How To Fix >5773 - G/L item is not unique. Write-off is not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 773

• Message text: G/L item is not unique. Write-off is not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5773 - G/L item is not unique. Write-off is not possible. ?

  The SAP error message "5773 G/L item is not unique. Write-off is not possible" typically occurs when you attempt to perform a write-off on a General Ledger (G/L) account, but the system finds multiple entries that match the criteria for the write-off. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when there are multiple line items in the G/L account that meet the conditions for the write-off, making it unclear which specific item should be written off.
  Causes:
  
  Multiple Entries: There are multiple line items in the G/L account that match the criteria for the write-off (e.g., same amount, same date).
  Incomplete Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the write-off process are not specific enough to identify a unique item.
  Open Items: There are open items in the G/L account that have not been cleared, leading to ambiguity in the write-off process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Refine Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used for the write-off