How To Fix FQ135 - Special general ledger indicator & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Special general ledger indicator & not allowed

What causes this issue?

Special G/L indicator &V1& is not allowed because the transaction
associated with it (such as bill of exchange or down payment) is not
supported within preliminary posting.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the special G/L indicator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ135 - Special general ledger indicator & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FQ135, which states "Special general ledger indicator & not allowed," typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction that involves a special general ledger (G/L) indicator that is not permitted in the current context. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of invoices, payments, or other financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid G/L Indicator: The special G/L indicator being used in the transaction is not valid for the type of posting being attempted.
  Configuration Issues: The special G/L indicator may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be allowed for the specific account or transaction type.
  Account Settings: The account settings for the G/L account may restrict the use of certain special G/L indicators.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may not allow the use of specific special G/L indicators.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the G/L Indicator: Verify that the special G/L indicator being used is appropriate for the transaction. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  Review Account Configuration: Go to the account settings for the G/L account involved in the transaction and ensure that the special G/L indicator is allowed.
  Transaction Type Settings: Check the settings for the transaction type you are using to ensure that it permits the use of the special G/L indicator.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines to understand the allowed special G/L indicators for the specific transaction.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special G/L Indicators: These are used in SAP to differentiate between various types of transactions, such as down payments, guarantees, or other special postings.
  Configuration Path: You can check the configuration of special G/L indicators in the SAP system via the following path: 
  
  SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? General Ledger Accounting ? Business Transactions ? Special G/L Transactions ? Define Special G/L Indicators.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 to check the special G/L indicator settings or FS00 to view G/L account details.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.