How To Fix F5627 - Special G/L indicator & for payment request is not a noted item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 627

• Message text: Special G/L indicator & for payment request is not a noted item

What causes this issue?

The indicator 'Noted item' is not set in the attributes of the selected
special G/L indicator.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5627 - Special G/L indicator & for payment request is not a noted item ?

  The SAP error message F5627 indicates that there is an issue with the Special G/L indicator for a payment request that is not recognized as a noted item. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with special general ledger (G/L) accounts.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Special G/L Indicator: The Special G/L indicator used in the transaction may not be set up correctly or may not correspond to a noted item.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for the special G/L accounts may not be properly defined in the system.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support the special G/L indicator in question.
  Missing Noted Item: The payment request may not be linked to a noted item, which is required for the transaction to proceed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Special G/L Indicator: Verify that the Special G/L indicator used in the transaction is correct and corresponds to a noted item. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the special G/L accounts are properly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Link to Noted Item: If the payment request is not linked to a noted item, you may need to create or link it to an appropriate noted item.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific requirements for the special G/L indicator and noted items.
  Transaction Type Validation: Ensure that the transaction type being used is compatible with the special G/L indicator.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special G/L Accounts: These are accounts that are used for specific purposes, such as down payments, guarantees, or other special transactions. They are configured in the SAP system and can have specific indicators associated with them.
  Noted Items: Noted items are temporary entries in the accounting system that do not affect the financial statements until they are cleared or settled. They are often used for tracking purposes.
  SAP Configuration: The configuration of special G/L accounts and indicators can be found in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting (FI) settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.