How To Fix FDM_AR251 - No special G/L accounts found for account type 'D'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_AR - Dispute Management (Process Integration)

• Message number: 251

• Message text: No special G/L accounts found for account type 'D'

What causes this issue?

No special G/L accounts were found for account type 'D' for spezial G/L
indicator &V1&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your Customizing settings:
In <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORFBOBXY>Define Alternative Reconciliation
Account for Customers</>, an alternative reconciliation account must be
defined for the special G/L indicator in the corresponding charts of
accounts.
The alternative reconciliation account defined in step 1 must be defined
as alternative reconciliation account in <DS:SIMG.CFORFBTHKON>Define
Alternative Reconciliation Accounts</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_AR251 - No special G/L accounts found for account type 'D' ?

  The SAP error message FDM_AR251, which states "No special G/L accounts found for account type 'D'," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving special G/L accounts. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any special G/L accounts that are configured for the specified account type, which in this case is 'D' (usually representing a customer account).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that there are no special G/L accounts defined for the account type 'D' in the system. Special G/L accounts are used for specific transactions, such as down payments or guarantees, and must be configured in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Account Type: The account type specified in the transaction may not be correctly set up in the system, leading to the inability to find a corresponding special G/L account.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The customer master data may not be correctly linked to the special G/L accounts, or the relevant settings may not be activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYA (or OBAS) to check the configuration of special G/L accounts.
  Ensure that there are special G/L accounts defined for the account type 'D'. If not, you will need to create them.
  
  
  
  Create Special G/L Accounts:
  
  If no special G/L accounts exist for account type 'D', you can create them using transaction code FS00 to define the necessary accounts.
  Make sure to assign the correct account type and ensure that the account is set up for the intended purpose (e.g., down payments).
  
  
  
  Review Customer Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data using transaction code FD03 to ensure that the special G/L account settings are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the customer is linked to the appropriate special G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant for guidance on setting up special G/L accounts.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special G/L Accounts: These accounts are used for specific types of transactions and are essential for proper financial reporting and management.
  Account Types: In SAP, account types are used to categorize accounts for various purposes, including customer accounts, vendor accounts, and general ledger accounts.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBYA, OBAS, FS00, and FD03 for managing special G/L accounts and customer master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation.