How To Fix F5877 - One-time account and alternative payee are not possible at the same time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 877

• Message text: One-time account and alternative payee are not possible at the same time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5877 - One-time account and alternative payee are not possible at the same time ?

  The SAP error message F5877, which states "One-time account and alternative payee are not possible at the same time," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with vendor or customer accounts in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to use a one-time account (a type of account that is used for transactions that do not require a permanent vendor or customer record) in conjunction with an alternative payee. An alternative payee is a different entity that receives the payment instead of the main vendor or customer. SAP does not allow the use of both features simultaneously because they serve different purposes and can lead to confusion in accounting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to decide whether you want to use a one-time account or an alternative payee, but not both at the same time. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Review the Transaction: Check the transaction