How To Fix 8I160 - The account & can only be posted automatically

8I160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8I - Localization India

• Message number: 160

• Message text: The account & can only be posted automatically

What causes this issue?

The GL account entered can only be posted automatically by the system
using account determination tables

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the GL account to an account which can be posted normally .
Alternatively check the GL account settings

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

8I160 - Details

• The SAP error message 8I160 indicates that the account specified in the transaction can only be posted to automatically. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly when dealing with accounts that are configured for automatic postings, such as certain types of clearing accounts or special G/L accounts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The account in question is set up in the system to only allow automatic postings. This means that manual postings to this account are restricted.
  Posting Type: The type of transaction you are trying to execute may not be compatible with the account's configuration.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are attempting may not be designed to allow manual entries for that specific account.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration: 
  
  Go to the account master data (transaction code FS00) and check the settings for the account. Ensure that it is configured correctly for the type of postings you want to perform.
  Look for settings related to "Automatic