How To Fix F5518 - Only postings with no special G/L indicator allowed

F5518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Only postings with no special G/L indicator allowed

What causes this issue?

You have entered a recurring entry document which includes a line item
to which a special G/L transaction is to be posted. This is not
possible.

System Response

Abnormal termination of current activity (for example, batch input
session creation, update).

How to fix this error?

Correct or delete the recurring entry document &V2& since it contains a
line item with a special G/L indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

F5518 - Details

• The SAP error message F5518 ("Only postings with no special G/L indicator allowed") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a special G/L indicator, but the system is configured to only allow postings without such indicators. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of invoices, payments, or journal entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Special G/L Indicator: The transaction you are trying to post has a special G/L indicator (like down payments, guarantees, etc.) that is not allowed in the current context.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration in the financial accounting module may restrict certain types of postings based on the special G/L indicators.
  Account Type: The account you are trying to post to may not be set up to accept special G/L postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Transaction: Review the transaction you are trying to post and ensure that it does not include a special G/L indicator if the posting is not