How To Fix F5895 - Account type & not permitted for for.currency valuation with trans. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 895

• Message text: Account type & not permitted for for.currency valuation with trans. &

What causes this issue?

Foreign currency valuation postings are G/L account postings, for which
only account type "S" is permitted.

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?

Correct these postings using data transferred by Direct Input
(RFBIBL00/D).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5895 - Account type & not permitted for for.currency valuation with trans. & ?

  The SAP error message F5895 indicates that there is an issue with the account type being used for currency valuation in a specific transaction. This error typically arises when the account type specified in the transaction is not allowed for the currency valuation process.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Type: The account type being used (e.g., asset, liability, revenue, expense) is not configured to be used for currency valuation.
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not allow certain account types for currency valuation.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: The specific transaction you are trying to execute may have restrictions on which account types can be used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Accounts for Posting.
  Ensure that the account type you are using is allowed for currency valuation.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Check the specific transaction you are trying to execute to see if there are any restrictions on the account types that can be used.
  Ensure that the transaction is set up correctly to allow the account type in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or FI Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the account types, consult with your SAP Basis or FI consultant to review the settings and make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Account Types:
  
  If the account type you are trying to use is not permitted, consider using an alternative account type that is allowed for currency valuation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as F.05 (Foreign Currency Valuation) and others related to financial postings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for currency valuation processes and account type configurations to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the F5895 error and successfully perform currency valuation in SAP.