How To Fix 8Z218 - Adjust. posting only possible if account is marked as relevant for infl.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8Z - Messages for Inflation Adjustment

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Adjust. posting only possible if account is marked as relevant for infl.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8Z218 - Adjust. posting only possible if account is marked as relevant for infl. ?

  The SAP error message 8Z218 indicates that an adjustment posting is only possible if the account is marked as relevant for inflation. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with inflation adjustments in asset accounting or general ledger accounts.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an adjustment posting (such as an inflation adjustment) on an account that is not configured to handle inflation adjustments. This means that the account in question is not marked as "relevant for inflation" in the system settings.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the account you are trying to adjust is marked as relevant for inflation. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant transaction for your version of SAP) to access the account settings.
  Look for the specific account that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Mark Account as Relevant for Inflation:
  
  In the account settings, find the option that indicates whether the account is relevant for inflation adjustments.
  Ensure that this option is checked or enabled.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the configuration.
  
  
  
  Retry the Adjustment Posting:
  
  Go back to the transaction where you encountered the error and attempt the adjustment posting again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Configuration for financial accounting.
  AS02: Change asset master data (if applicable).
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on inflation adjustments and account settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to account settings, it is advisable to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional Consultant to ensure that the changes align with your organization's financial policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, it is a good practice to test the adjustment posting in a development or test environment before applying it in production.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8Z218 and successfully perform the adjustment posting.