How To Fix FR123 - Only customers OR vendors are permitted for certain special G/L trans.

FR123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Only customers OR vendors are permitted for certain special G/L trans.

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FR123 - Details

• The SAP error message FR123 ("Only customers OR vendors are permitted for certain special G/L transactions") typically occurs when you are trying to post a special G/L transaction that is not allowed for the account type you are using. This error is specifically related to the configuration of special G/L transactions in the SAP system, which are often used for transactions like down payments, guarantees, or other special financial arrangements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Type Mismatch: The special G/L transaction you are trying to post is configured to only allow postings to customer or vendor accounts. If you are attempting to post to a general ledger account or an account that is not classified as a customer or vendor, this error will occur.
  Configuration Settings: The special G/L transaction may be configured in such a way that it restricts postings to only certain account types (customers or vendors).
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The account you are trying