How To Fix GG256 - You are not allowed to set the debits/credits indicator

GG256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 256

• Message text: You are not allowed to set the debits/credits indicator

What causes this issue?

You are trying to activate the debits/credits indicator for a ledger of
table &V1&. However, in the Data Dictionary definition for table &V1&,
the field needed for this (DRCRK) is missing.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Remove your entry for the debits/credits indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG256 - You are not allowed to set the debits/credits indicator ?

  The SAP error message GG256, which states "You are not allowed to set the debits/credits indicator," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document postings in SAP. This error is related to the configuration of the system and the user’s authorizations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to post the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to set the debits/credits indicator. This is often controlled by user roles and profiles in SAP.
  Configuration Settings: The company code or the specific account settings may restrict the ability to set the debits/credits indicator. This can be due to settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on how debits and credits can be handled, which can lead to this error if the user tries to set the indicator inappropriately.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Review the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user encountering the