How To Fix F4097 - Mark special G/L indicator &1 as noted item

F4097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Mark special G/L indicator &1 as noted item

What causes this issue?

SAP stipulates that the special G/L indicator "&V1&" must contain the
attribute "noted item". If this is not the case, this could lead to
problems when using this special G/L indicator.

How to fix this error?

Please change the property for the special G/L indicator &V1&" to noted
item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4097 - Mark special G/L indicator &1 as noted item ?

  The SAP error message F4097, which states "Mark special G/L indicator &1 as noted item," typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction involving a special G/L indicator that has not been properly configured or marked as a noted item in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The special G/L indicator being used in the transaction is not set up correctly in the system. Specifically, it may not be marked as a noted item in the configuration settings.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may require that the special G/L indicator be treated as a noted item, but the system does not recognize it as such.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (e.g., vendor or customer accounts) may not be set up to handle the special G/L indicator correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special G/L Indicator Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New)