How To Fix AC599 - Special G/L indicator &1 is not defined for account type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 599

• Message text: Special G/L indicator &1 is not defined for account type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC599 - Special G/L indicator &1 is not defined for account type &2 ?

  The SAP error message AC599 indicates that a special G/L indicator is not defined for a specific account type. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions where special G/L indicators are used to differentiate between various types of transactions, such as down payments, guarantees, or other special transactions.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A transaction is being processed that requires a special G/L indicator.
  The specified special G/L indicator (denoted by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system for the specified account type (denoted by &2).
  The configuration for the special G/L indicator is incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Special G/L Indicator Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBXR (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Define Special G/L Indicators).
  Verify that the special G/L indicator in question is defined and correctly configured for the relevant account type.
  
  
  
  Define the Special G/L Indicator:
  
  If the special G/L indicator is not defined, you will need to create it. Ensure that you specify the correct account type and any other necessary parameters.
  Make sure that the special G/L indicator is linked to the appropriate G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Check Account Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the account type being used in the transaction is correctly set up to allow for the specified special G/L indicator.
  You can check this in the G/L account master data (transaction code FS00) to see if the account type is compatible with the special G/L indicator.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  Double-check the transaction data being entered to ensure that the correct special G/L indicator is being used and that it corresponds to the right account type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the specific requirements for the special G/L indicator, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special G/L Indicators: These are used in SAP to manage specific types of transactions that require different accounting treatment.
  Account Types: In SAP, account types (like asset, liability, revenue, expense) determine how accounts behave in financial transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBXR for special G/L indicators and FS00 for G/L account maintenance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AC599 error and ensure that your special G/L indicators are correctly configured for the relevant account types.