How To Fix G5189 - Account should not be entered for asset line. See '?' for more detail.

G5189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G5 - IS-Oil /Joint Venture/ Material transfer pricing

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Account should not be entered for asset line. See '?' for more detail.

In asset detail, there are a list of accounts for the user to select.
Therefore, there is no need to enter any account number in the
configuration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G5189 - Account should not be entered for asset line. See '?' for more detail. ?

  The SAP error message G5189 ("Account should not be entered for asset line. See '?' for more detail.") typically occurs when you are trying to post a transaction related to an asset, but the system has detected that an account has been incorrectly specified for an asset line item. This error is often encountered in the context of asset accounting (FI-AA) when dealing with asset transactions such as acquisitions, transfers, or retirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Account Assignment: The error usually arises when an account is manually entered in a line item that is designated for asset transactions. In asset accounting, certain line items are expected to be linked to specific asset accounts, and manual entry of accounts is not allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that restrict the entry of accounts for asset lines.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not allow for account entries on