How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE280 - Special G/L Indicator &1 is not used for Bill of Exchange

BOE_MESSAGE280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Special G/L Indicator &1 is not used for Bill of Exchange

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BOE_MESSAGE280 - Details

• The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE280 indicates that a specific Special G/L Indicator (represented by &1) is not configured for use with Bill of Exchange (BoE) transactions. This error typically arises when attempting to process a Bill of Exchange using a Special G/L Indicator that is not set up correctly in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The Special G/L Indicator you are trying to use is not defined for Bill of Exchange transactions in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data for the Special G/L Indicator may not be set up properly.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type associated with the Special G/L Indicator may not be compatible with Bill of Exchange processing.
  
  
  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 > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Special G/L Transactions > Define Special G/L