How To Fix FAR_POSTING_RULES146 - Please enter a valid Journal Entry Type for Bank Subaccount.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_POSTING_RULES - AR Posting Rules

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Please enter a valid Journal Entry Type for Bank Subaccount.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES146 - Please enter a valid Journal Entry Type for Bank Subaccount. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES146, which states "Please enter a valid Journal Entry Type for Bank Subaccount," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving bank subaccounts. This error indicates that the system requires a valid journal entry type to be specified for the bank subaccount you are trying to use.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Journal Entry Type: The journal entry type you are trying to use may not be defined for the specific bank subaccount in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial accounting settings that do not allow the specified journal entry type to be used with the bank subaccount.
  Missing Master Data: The bank subaccount may not have the necessary master data or settings configured to allow for the specified journal entry type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified journal entry type with the bank subaccount.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Journal Entry Type: Verify that the journal entry type you are trying to use is valid and correctly configured in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Review Bank Subaccount Configuration: Ensure that the bank subaccount is properly configured to accept the specified journal entry type. This may involve checking the settings in the chart of accounts or the specific account settings.
  Update Master Data: If the bank subaccount is missing necessary master data, update it to include the required information for the journal entry type.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction involving the specified journal entry type and bank subaccount.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to check transaction codes related to financial accounting, such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry) or F-02 (General Posting), to see if the error occurs in those contexts.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Financial Accounting to understand the configuration settings related to journal entry types and bank subaccounts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.