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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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