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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5518 - Only postings with no special G/L indicator allowed ?

  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 supposed to allow it.
  Change the Posting: If the transaction should not have a special G/L indicator, modify the entry to remove it.
  Review Configuration: If you believe that the posting should be allowed, check the configuration settings in the SAP system:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYA (for special G/L transactions) and review the settings.
  Ensure that the account settings allow for the type of posting you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your internal guidelines to understand the specific rules regarding special G/L indicators in your organization.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special G/L Indicators: These are used in SAP to differentiate between various types of transactions, such as down payments, guarantees, etc. They are important for financial reporting and analysis.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB50: General Ledger Account Document Entry
  F-02: General Posting
  FB60: Enter Incoming Invoices
  FB70: Enter Outgoing Invoices
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.