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

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