How To Fix F5624 - No special G/L indicator has been defined for payment requests

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 624

• Message text: No special G/L indicator has been defined for payment requests

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Define, in the Financial Accounting configuration menu, a special G/L
indicator to represent a noted item. To do so, select the menu sequence:
<LS>Bus.transactions -> Accounts receivable -> Payment request OR
<LS>Bus.transactions -> Accounts payable -> Payment request.
<DS:TRAN.OBXP>Carry out function</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5624 - No special G/L indicator has been defined for payment requests ?

  The SAP error message F5624, "No special G/L indicator has been defined for payment requests," typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment request in SAP, but the system cannot find a corresponding special General Ledger (G/L) indicator for the transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a payment request or processing a payment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the special G/L indicator for payment requests has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for special G/L transactions is incomplete or incorrect.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the payment request may not be linked to a special G/L indicator.
  Missing Master Data: The vendor or customer master data may not have the necessary settings for special G/L transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Special G/L Indicator Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBXR (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Document Splitting > Define Special G/L Indicators).
  Ensure that a special G/L indicator for payment requests is defined. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Define Payment Request in Special G/L Indicator:
  
  In the same configuration area, ensure that the special G/L indicator is correctly linked to the payment request type. You may need to create or modify the entry to include the payment request.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the document types and ensure that the document type used for the payment request is correctly configured to use the special G/L indicator.
  
  
  
  Review Vendor/Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the vendor or customer master data using transaction codes XK03 (for vendors) or FD03 (for customers) to ensure that the necessary settings for special G/L transactions are in place.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the payment request process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on special G/L transactions and payment requests for a deeper understanding of the configuration requirements.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process payment requests.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting (FI) to further investigate the configuration and settings in your SAP system.