How To Fix FDC_POSTING_001123 - Specify a customer account or supplier account instead of a G/L account.

FDC_POSTING_001123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDC_POSTING_001 - FI Postings

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Specify a customer account or supplier account instead of a G/L account.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001123 - Specify a customer account or supplier account instead of a G/L account. ?

  The SAP error message FDC_POSTING_001123 indicates that during a financial posting, the system requires a customer account or supplier account to be specified instead of a General Ledger (G/L) account. This error typically occurs in scenarios where the system expects a specific type of account for the transaction being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Type: The transaction is trying to post to a G/L account when it should be posting to a customer or supplier account. This often happens in customer invoicing, vendor payments, or similar transactions where the system expects a specific account type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration in the financial module may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the account type being used.
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may inherently require a customer or supplier account, and using a G/L account violates the rules set in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Account Type: Review the account being used