How To Fix FR147 - Only entries 'B' and 'ESP' are permitted

FR147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Only entries 'B' and 'ESP' are permitted

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FR147 - Details

• The SAP error message FR147 ("Only entries 'B' and 'ESP' are permitted") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with the posting of documents in the SAP system. This error is related to the use of specific transaction types or codes that are not allowed in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to enter a transaction type or code that is not permitted in the specific financial document or posting scenario. In this case, the system is indicating that only the entries 'B' (for standard postings) and 'ESP' (for special postings) are valid for the operation being performed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction type. If you are trying to use a different type, switch to either 'B' or 'ESP' as required by the system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe you