How To Fix F5309 - G/L account entry not possible since other items also exist

F5309 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 309

• Message text: G/L account entry not possible since other items also exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5309 - G/L account entry not possible since other items also exist ?

  The SAP error message F5309, which states "G/L account entry not possible since other items also exist," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction to a General Ledger (G/L) account that has existing entries that do not allow for the new entry to be processed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during a financial posting or when trying to clear an account.
  Causes:
  
  Open Items: The G/L account may have open items that need to be cleared before new entries can be posted.
  Account Type Restrictions: The G/L account may be configured in such a way that it does not allow certain types of postings when there are existing entries.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used for the posting may not be compatible with the existing entries in the G/L account.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, or there may be restrictions on posting to