How To Fix FAR_POSTING_RULES136 - Please enter the journal entry type.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_POSTING_RULES - AR Posting Rules

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Please enter the journal entry type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES136 - Please enter the journal entry type. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES136, which states "Please enter the journal entry type," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or asset accounting when a user attempts to post a journal entry without specifying the required journal entry type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Journal Entry Type: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a journal entry type in the relevant field when trying to post a transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a journal entry type to be specified for certain transactions, and if these settings are not properly configured, it can lead to this error.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or enter the journal entry type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Journal Entry Type: Ensure that you enter a valid journal entry type in the designated field before attempting to post the transaction. This is usually a dropdown