How To Fix FZ318 - G/L account & & is a reconciliation account, so cannot be posted to

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 318

• Message text: G/L account & & is a reconciliation account, so cannot be posted to

What causes this issue?

Postings are to be made to a G/L account that is flagged as a
reconciliation account.

System Response

The payment document is not created.

How to fix this error?

<ZH>Procedure for the system administrator</>
If the account number is correct, correct the master record of the
account. <DS:TRAN.FS02>Proceed</>. If an incorrect account number was
defined for the automatic posting, correct the allocation of the
account number for the bank posting <DS:TRAN.FBZP>Proceed</> or for
other postings such as cash discount, taxes, exchange rate differences
<DS:TRAN.FBKP>Proceed</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ318 - G/L account & & is a reconciliation account, so cannot be posted to ?

  The SAP error message FZ318 indicates that you are trying to post a transaction to a General Ledger (G/L) account that is defined as a reconciliation account. Reconciliation accounts are special types of G/L accounts that are used to aggregate data from sub-ledgers (like accounts receivable or accounts payable) and are not meant to be posted to directly.
  Cause:
  
  Reconciliation Account: The G/L account you are trying to post to is set up as a reconciliation account in the system. This means it is linked to a sub-ledger (like customer or vendor accounts) and is designed to automatically reflect the balances from those sub-ledgers.
  Posting Type: The type of posting you are attempting (e.g., direct posting) is not allowed for reconciliation accounts.
  Configuration Error: There may be a configuration issue where the account is incorrectly set up or used inappropriately in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Use the Correct Account: Instead of posting directly to the reconciliation account, you should post to the appropriate sub-ledger account (e.g., customer or vendor account) that is linked to the reconciliation account.
  Check Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is appropriate for the type of account you are using. If you need to make a journal entry, use a different G/L account that is not a reconciliation account.
  Review Account Configuration: If you believe the account should allow postings, review the account configuration in the SAP system to ensure it is set up correctly. This can be done in the G/L account master data.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about which account to use or how to proceed, consult with your finance or accounting team for guidance on the correct posting procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Reconciliation Accounts: These accounts are typically used for managing the balances of sub-ledgers. For example, in accounts receivable, the reconciliation account aggregates all customer transactions.
  SAP Configuration: The configuration of G/L accounts can be managed through transaction codes like FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) and OBY6 (Define Accounts for Automatic Postings).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on reconciliation accounts and posting rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your postings are made to the correct accounts in SAP.