How To Fix FIPL_SAFT008 - Document &1 excluded; account number &2 is an internal account

FIPL_SAFT008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPL_SAFT - SAFT: Message Class

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Document &1 excluded; account number &2 is an internal account

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FIPL_SAFT008 - Details

• The SAP error message FIPL_SAFT008 indicates that a document has been excluded from processing because the account number specified is an internal account. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings or when generating reports that involve internal accounts, which are not meant to be included in certain financial documents or reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Internal Account Usage: The account number referenced in the error message is classified as an internal account. Internal accounts are typically used for internal transactions and are not intended for external reporting or processing.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to exclude internal accounts from certain processes, such as financial statements, reports, or document postings.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being processed may have restrictions that prevent the inclusion of internal accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Account Configuration: Check the configuration of the account number in question. Ensure that it is correctly classified as an internal account and that its usage aligns