How To Fix FT129 - No special G/L indicator is defined for transaction &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 129

• Message text: No special G/L indicator is defined for transaction &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT129 - No special G/L indicator is defined for transaction & ?

  The SAP error message FT129 ("No special G/L indicator is defined for transaction &") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction that requires a special G/L indicator, but the system cannot find a corresponding definition for that indicator in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The special G/L indicator you are trying to use is not defined in the system. This can happen if the indicator was not set up during the configuration of the financial accounting module.
  Incorrect Transaction Type: The transaction type you are trying to post may not be correctly linked to a special G/L indicator.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using an incorrect special G/L indicator.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special G/L Indicator Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBAY (or OBAS) to check the configuration of special G/L indicators.
  Ensure that the special G/L indicator you are trying to use is defined and properly configured for the relevant transaction type.
  
  
  
  Define Special G/L Indicator:
  
  If the special G/L indicator is missing, you will need to create it. You can do this in the same configuration area (OBAY).
  Make sure to assign the correct account types and transaction types to the special G/L indicator.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Check the transaction type you are using to ensure it is correctly linked to the special G/L indicator.
  You can review the settings in the configuration for the specific transaction type.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Double-check the data you are entering to ensure that you are using the correct special G/L indicator.
  If you are using a custom transaction or program, ensure that it is correctly coded to handle special G/L indicators.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBAY: Configuration for special G/L indicators.
  OBAS: Configuration for special G/L transactions.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring special G/L indicators and understanding their implications in financial transactions.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP FI (Financial Accounting) expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FT129 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.