How To Fix FB213 - Special G/L indicator & is not defined


FB213 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FB - Batch Programs

  • Message number: 213

  • Message text: Special G/L indicator & is not defined

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  • What causes this issue?

    Only postings without special G/L indicators are allowed for recurring
    documents in the present version.
    The following recurring document, however, contains a line item with
    special G/L indicator &V1&:
    company code: &V2&
    document number: &V3&
    fiscal year: &V4&

    System Response

    Termination of processing.

    How to fix this error?

    Do not carry out or delete those recurring documents which are not in
    the area allowed.
    To delete a recurring document, the deletion indicator must be set in
    the recurring document data of the reference document. Documents with a
    deletion indicator are no longer selected from the program when
    creating actual documents from recurring documents.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB213 - Special G/L indicator & is not defined ?
    The SAP error message FB213, which states "Special G/L indicator & is not defined," typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a special general ledger (G/L) indicator that has not been configured in the system. Special G/L indicators are used in SAP to differentiate between various types of transactions, such as down payments, guarantees, or other special transactions.
    
    Cause: Missing Configuration: The special G/L indicator you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. Incorrect Entry: The special G/L indicator may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction. Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like vendor or customer) may not be set up to use the specified special G/L indicator.
    Solution: Define the Special G/L Indicator: Go to the SAP transaction code OBXR (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Define Special G/L Indicators). Check if the

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