How To Fix FMCJ072 - Special G/L transaction can only be assigned to customer or vendor

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCJ - IS-PS: Messages for Cash Desk Subsidiary Ledger

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Special G/L transaction can only be assigned to customer or vendor

What causes this issue?

Special G/L indicator &v2& is defined for payment transaction &v1&.
Only a customer or vendor account can be entered for payment
transactions that have a special G/L indicator. You cannot enter a G/L
account.

System Response

The posting is not carried out by the system.

How to fix this error?

If you want to post to G/L account &v3& which was entered, select a
different payment transaction without a special G/L indicator.
If you want to carry out postings with payment transaction &v1& and
special G/L indicator &v2& , you must delete the G/L account and enter
a customer or vendor account instead.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCJ072 - Special G/L transaction can only be assigned to customer or vendor ?

  The SAP error message FMCJ072 indicates that a special G/L transaction is being attempted to be assigned to an entity that is neither a customer nor a vendor. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting when dealing with special G/L transactions, which are used for specific purposes such as down payments, guarantees, or other special financial arrangements.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The special G/L transaction is being assigned to an account that is not classified as a customer or vendor account.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly to allow the special G/L transaction to be processed for the intended account type.
  Transaction Type Misalignment: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the account type being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Type: Ensure that the account you are trying to assign the special G/L transaction to is indeed a customer or vendor account. You can do this by checking the account master data in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for special G/L transactions in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Special G/L Transactions > Define Special G/L Transactions.
  Ensure that the special G/L transaction is correctly configured to allow assignment to customer or vendor accounts.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction Type: Make sure that you are using the correct transaction type that corresponds to the nature of the special G/L transaction you are trying to process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or the nature of the transaction, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Enter Incoming Invoice), FB70 (Enter Outgoing Invoice), and F-02 (General Posting) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions that may not be covered in standard documentation.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the transaction has the necessary authorizations to perform special G/L transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMCJ072 error and successfully process your special G/L transactions.