How To Fix FP030 - Special G/L transactions not defined for bills/exch.and down pmnts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FP - Invoice Parking

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Special G/L transactions not defined for bills/exch.and down pmnts

What causes this issue?

You have selected a posting key with a special G/L indicator of type
'Bill of exchange', or 'Down payment'. Document parking is not defined
for special G/L transactions of the type 'Bill of exchange' or 'Down
payment'.

System Response

Document parking cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Select a different posting key or special G/L indicator. If the posting
is a 'One-time posting' to a rent contract, select a different
transaction type or post the document directly.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FP030 - Special G/L transactions not defined for bills/exch.and down pmnts ?

  The SAP error message FP030, which states "Special G/L transactions not defined for bills/exch. and down pmnts," typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a special G/L transaction (like down payments or bills of exchange) that has not been properly configured in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the posting of down payments or when dealing with bills of exchange.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The special G/L transaction type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the relevant company code or account.
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account you are trying to post to may not be set up to handle special G/L transactions.
  Transaction Type Not Allowed: The specific transaction type may not be allowed for the account or company code in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FP030 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Special G/L Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBXR (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Special G/L Transactions > Define Special G/L Transactions).
  Ensure that the special G/L transaction types for down payments and bills of exchange are defined correctly for your company code.
  
  
  
  Define Special G/L Transactions:
  
  If the special G/L transaction is not defined, you will need to create it. Make sure to specify the correct parameters, such as the account type and the relevant posting keys.
  
  
  
  Check Account Settings:
  
  Verify that the G/L accounts involved in the transaction are set up to allow special G/L postings. You can check this in the account master data (transaction code FS00).
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using is allowed for the specific account and company code. This can be checked in the configuration settings for special G/L transactions.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBXR: Define Special G/L Transactions
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring special G/L transactions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting (FI) to further investigate the configuration and settings.