How To Fix >5799 - Transfer posting to clarification account is not possible

>5799 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 799

• Message text: Transfer posting to clarification account is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5799 - Transfer posting to clarification account is not possible ?

  The SAP error message 5799 ("Transfer posting to clarification account is not possible") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements when there is an attempt to post a transfer to a clarification account that is not allowed. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or incorrect data entries.
  Causes:
  
  Clarification Account Configuration: The clarification account may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the account determination or incorrect account assignment.
  Posting Type Restrictions: Certain posting types may not be allowed to post to the clarification account. This can be due to the settings in the configuration of the material management module.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when trying to post to the clarification account.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the transfer posting may not be allowed