How To Fix FMLGD400 - Basic setting for error handling of G/L acct credit posting

FMLGD400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMLGD -

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Basic setting for error handling of G/L acct credit posting

What causes this issue?

An event was triggered that belongs to posting type 04 (credit G/L
account posting).

System Response

If no special entry exists in error event Customizing for this event,
the system tries to execute the posting based on the basic setting for
error handling of posting type 04 (message 400).
If no basic setting exists for posting type 04, the system cannot
execute the posting automatically.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FMLGD400 - Details

• The SAP error message FMLGD400 typically indicates an issue with the basic settings for error handling related to General Ledger (G/L) account credit postings. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the posting of financial documents or when executing certain financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message FMLGD400 usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The error may be triggered if the system is not properly configured to handle error scenarios for G/L account credit postings. This could include missing settings in the financial accounting configuration.
  
  
  Account Settings: The G/L account being used may not be set up correctly for credit postings. This could involve issues with the account type, posting rules, or other related settings.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the credit posting, leading to this error.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with