How To Fix FOT_COMMON003 - Special G/L indicator &1 is not defined for Account Type &2

FOT_COMMON003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOT_COMMON - Common Tax Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Special G/L indicator &1 is not defined for Account Type &2

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FOT_COMMON003 - Details

• The SAP error message FOT_COMMON003 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a Special G/L indicator in relation to a specific account type. This error typically arises when a transaction is trying to use a Special G/L indicator that has not been defined for the specified account type in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Special G/L indicator you are trying to use is not defined for the specified account type in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Account Type: The account type being referenced may not be appropriate for the Special G/L indicator being used.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction that is causing the system to look for a non-existent configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special G/L Indicator Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBXR (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Prepare G/L Account Creation >