How To Fix F5145 - Reconcil.acct is missing for special G/L ind. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Reconcil.acct is missing for special G/L ind. &

What causes this issue?

There is no alternative reconciliation account entry for special G/L
indicator &v1& in chart of accounts &v2&.

System Response

Processing not possible without valid reconciliation account.

How to fix this error?

Go into the Financial Accounting configuration menu, under menu item
'Business transactions' and enter a reconciliation account for account
type &v3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5145 - Reconcil.acct is missing for special G/L ind. & ?

  The SAP error message F5145 indicates that a reconciliation account is missing for a specific special G/L indicator. This error typically occurs during the posting of transactions that involve special G/L transactions, such as down payments, guarantees, or other special transactions that require a specific reconciliation account.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a reconciliation account defined for the specified special G/L indicator in the configuration. Each special G/L indicator must be linked to a corresponding reconciliation account in the general ledger to ensure proper accounting and reporting.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the reconciliation account is properly defined for the special G/L indicator in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Special G/L Indicator Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Financial Accounting -> General Ledger -> Master Data -> G/L Accounts -> Preparation for Creating G/L Accounts -> Define Special G/L Indicators.
  
  
  
  Check the Special G/L Indicator:
  
  Find the special G/L indicator that is causing the error.
  Ensure that it is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate reconciliation account.
  
  
  
  Assign a Reconciliation Account:
  
  If the reconciliation account is missing, you will need to assign a valid reconciliation account to the special G/L indicator.
  Make sure that the reconciliation account is of the correct type (e.g., customer, vendor) and is active.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Attempt to post the transaction again to see if the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special G/L Indicators: These are used in SAP to differentiate between various types of transactions that require special handling in the accounting system.
  Reconciliation Accounts: These accounts are used to aggregate transactions from sub-ledgers (like accounts receivable and accounts payable) into the general ledger.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBXR (for special G/L indicators) and FS00 (for G/L account master data) to access the relevant configuration screens directly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting in SAP.