How To Fix F5618 - Line item has account type &; only account types "D" or "K" are allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Line item has account type &; only account types "D" or "K" are allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5618 - Line item has account type &; only account types "D" or "K" are allowed ?

  The SAP error message F5618 indicates that there is an issue with the account type being used in a financial transaction. Specifically, the error states that the line item has an account type that is not allowed for the operation being performed. In this case, only account types "D" (for customer accounts) or "K" (for vendor accounts) are permitted.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Account Type: The line item is associated with an account type that is neither "D" nor "K". This could happen if:
  
  The account number entered is not a customer or vendor account.
  The account type is incorrectly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The account type may not be set up correctly in the SAP configuration, leading to the system rejecting the account type used in the transaction.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may only allow specific account types, and the account type used does not meet these criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Type: Verify the account number being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is a valid customer (D) or vendor (K) account. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the account master data in SAP and checking the account type.
  Ensuring that the account is active and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Correct the Transaction: If the account type is incorrect, you may need to:
  
  Change the account number in the transaction to a valid customer or vendor account.
  If you are using a different type of account (e.g., G/L account), ensure that the transaction allows for that type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the account type is correct but the error persists, review the configuration settings in SAP:
  
  Check the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that the account types are correctly defined and that the transaction type allows for the account types being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific transaction types to understand the requirements for account types.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check the transaction codes related to the financial postings you are trying to perform (e.g., FB50, FB60, etc.) to understand their requirements.
  Account Master Data: Familiarize yourself with how to access and edit account master data in SAP, as this will help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context on account types and their usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.