How To Fix FDM_AR252 - No special G/L indicator maintained for alternative reconciliation acct

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 252

• Message text: No special G/L indicator maintained for alternative reconciliation acct

What causes this issue?

No special G/L indicator has been defined for the determination of the
alternataive reconciliation accounts.

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?

In Customizing, maintain the special G/L indicator for the 'CCM' process
in <DS:SIMG.V_TFDM_UMSKZ>Define Special G/L Indicator for CCM Process</>
.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_AR252 - No special G/L indicator maintained for alternative reconciliation acct ?

  The SAP error message FDM_AR252 indicates that there is no special G/L indicator maintained for the alternative reconciliation account in the context of financial accounting. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction that involves a special G/L transaction, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified reconciliation account.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The special G/L indicator for the alternative reconciliation account has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account you are trying to use may not be set up correctly in the financial accounting settings.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the reconciliation account settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Special G/L Indicator Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBXR (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Special G/L Transactions > Define Special G/L Indicators).
  Ensure that the special G/L indicator is correctly defined for the alternative reconciliation account you are using.
  
  
  
  Maintain Alternative Reconciliation Account:
  
  Use transaction code OB40 to check the alternative reconciliation accounts.
  Ensure that the alternative reconciliation account is correctly assigned to the special G/L indicator.
  
  
  
  Review Account Settings:
  
  Check the account settings in transaction code FS00 to ensure that the reconciliation account is set up correctly.
  Verify that the account type and other relevant settings are appropriate for the transactions you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP FI consultant for guidance on the specific configuration needed for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special G/L Transactions: These are transactions that are not posted directly to the general ledger but are instead posted to special accounts that are linked to the general ledger.
  Reconciliation Accounts: These accounts are used to ensure that the balance of sub-ledgers (like accounts receivable and accounts payable) matches the general ledger.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FDM_AR252 error and ensure that your special G/L transactions can be processed correctly.