How To Fix F3016 - Special G/L indicator & is not allowed for bill of exchange

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F3 - Payment program configuration

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Special G/L indicator & is not allowed for bill of exchange

What causes this issue?

A bill of exchange is to be created. However, the special G/L indicator
has either not been created or the category of the indicator is not
"bill of exchange".

How to fix this error?

Enter a special G/L indicator of the category "bill of exchange".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F3016 - Special G/L indicator & is not allowed for bill of exchange ?

  The SAP error message F3016 ("Special G/L indicator & is not allowed for bill of exchange") typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a bill of exchange (BoE) using a special general ledger (G/L) indicator that is not configured to be used with bills of exchange in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Special G/L Indicator: The special G/L indicator being used is not set up to allow transactions related to bills of exchange.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for the special G/L indicator may not include the necessary settings for bills of exchange.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on the use of specific special G/L indicators.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Special G/L Indicator Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for special G/L indicators in SAP (Transaction Code: OBXR).
  Verify that the special G/L indicator you are trying to use is allowed