How To Fix F5711 - Account & in company code & is not a one-time account

F5711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Account & in company code & is not a one-time account

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F5711 - Details

• The SAP error message F5711 indicates that you are trying to post a transaction to an account in a specific company code that is not configured as a one-time account. This typically occurs when you attempt to use a general ledger (G/L) account that is not set up to allow one-time postings, which are usually used for transactions that do not require a permanent account assignment (like vendor or customer accounts).
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The G/L account you are trying to use is not set up as a one-time account. One-time accounts are typically used for transactions that do not require a permanent account assignment.
  Posting Type: The type of posting you are trying to perform (e.g., a vendor invoice or customer payment) may require a one-time account, but the account you are using is not configured for that purpose.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may not allow for one-time accounts to