How To Fix FIN_SUB_VAL015 - FIN. transaction type must be &1~&2 for G/L Account &3

FIN_SUB_VAL015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_SUB_VAL - Messages from Substitutions and Validations

• Message number: 015

• Message text: FIN. transaction type must be &1~&2 for G/L Account &3

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FIN_SUB_VAL015 - Details

• The SAP error message FIN_SUB_VAL015 indicates that there is a mismatch between the transaction type and the G/L account being used in a financial transaction. This error typically occurs when the transaction type specified does not align with the allowed transaction types for the specified G/L account.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type you are trying to use is not valid for the G/L account specified. Each G/L account can be configured to accept only certain transaction types.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Account Type Restrictions: The G/L account may be restricted to certain types of transactions (e.g., only allowing certain types of postings like revenue or expense).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Type: Verify the transaction type you are using in the transaction. Ensure that it is appropriate for the G/L account in question.
  Review G/L Account Configuration: 
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