How To Fix F5875 - Special G/L indicator &1 is not defined here

F5875 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 875

• Message text: Special G/L indicator &1 is not defined here

What causes this issue?

The special G/L indicators:

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

F (down payment request)
P (payment request)
are predefined in the system and cannot be changed. Special
transactions exist to enable you to create down payment requests and
payment requests. The relevant special G/L codes cannot be used except
via the appropriate transactions.

System Response

The system refuses to post the document.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry. Use "F" and "P" only for the two transactions
listed above.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5875 - Special G/L indicator &1 is not defined here ?

  The SAP error message F5875, which states "Special G/L indicator &1 is not defined here," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a special General Ledger (G/L) indicator that has not been properly defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of a vendor invoice, customer payment, or any other financial transaction that requires the use of special G/L indicators.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Special G/L Indicator: The special G/L indicator you are trying to use is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an attempt to use an indicator that is not relevant for the current company code or transaction type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The special G/L indicator may not be assigned to the appropriate account or may not be set up correctly in the configuration settings.
  Missing Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have