How To Fix FG131 - Ledger group-specific clearing not possible for GR/IR account

FG131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FG - Program Error Messages

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Ledger group-specific clearing not possible for GR/IR account

What causes this issue?

GR/IR accounts cannot be cleared within specific ledger groups.

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?

When clearing accounts within specific ledger groups you must not
activate the <LS>GR/IR Account Special Processing</> parameter.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FG131 - Ledger group-specific clearing not possible for GR/IR account ?

  The SAP error message FG131, which states "Ledger group-specific clearing not possible for GR/IR account," typically occurs in the context of the Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) clearing process. This error indicates that there is an issue with the clearing of the GR/IR account due to ledger group settings or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Ledger Group Configuration: The error often arises when the ledger group settings for the GR/IR account are not properly configured. This can happen if the account is not assigned to the correct ledger group or if the ledger group does not allow for clearing operations.
  
  
  Account Type: The GR/IR account may be set up in a way that does not permit clearing in the specific ledger group being used.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the clearing process for the GR/IR account.
  
  
  Document Type: The document type associated with the transaction may not be configured to allow clearing