How To Fix FAA_POST082 - Down payment must be posted as a special general ledger transaction

FAA_POST082 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAA_POST - FIAA Posting Messages (Object-Oriented Kernel)

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Down payment must be posted as a special general ledger transaction

What causes this issue?

You are using a transaction type for down payments.
However, the posting item does <ZH>not</> contain any special G/L
indicator for down payments.

System Response

The transaction can<ZH>not</> be posted.

How to fix this error?

Post down payments or down payment clearings with asset reference only
as special G/L transactions on the credit side. Use the transaction
intended for this.
<LS>Down payment request</> (<AB>F-47</>) / <LS>Post Vendor Payment</>
(<AB>F-48</>) or <LS>Write Off Vendor Payment</> (<AB>F-54</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAA_POST082 - Down payment must be posted as a special general ledger transaction ?

  The SAP error message FAA_POST082 indicates that a down payment must be posted as a special general ledger (G/L) transaction. This error typically arises in the context of asset accounting when trying to post a down payment for an asset acquisition.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires that down payments related to asset acquisitions be recorded as special G/L transactions. This is a standard requirement in SAP to ensure that down payments are properly tracked and reported in the financial statements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FAA_POST082 error, you need to ensure that the down payment is posted correctly as a special G/L transaction. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for special G/L transactions is set up correctly in your SAP system. This includes defining the special G/L indicators for down payments.
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction Code: When posting a down payment, use the appropriate transaction code that