How To Fix GJ880 - Special G/L Indicator & Is not Defined for Posting Key &

GJ880 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 880

• Message text: Special G/L Indicator & Is not Defined for Posting Key &

What causes this issue?

For posting method &V3& and item type &V4& cutback tries to create
posting lines with posting key &V2& and a special G/L indicator &V1&
that does not exist.
This problem can occur for the JV functions CUTB, CUTI, or TAXC.

System Response

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

If the special G/L indicator is correct, <DS:TRAN.OB41>maintain</> the
special G/L indicator for posting key &V2&.
If the special G/L indicator is not correct, <DS:TRAN.GJ50>change</>
the posting rule details.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ880 - Special G/L Indicator & Is not Defined for Posting Key & ?

  The SAP error message GJ880 indicates that a special G/L indicator is not defined for a specific posting key. This error typically occurs during the posting of transactions in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with special G/L transactions such as down payments, guarantees, or other special accounting entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The special G/L indicator you are trying to use is not configured in the system for the specified posting key.
  Incorrect Posting Key: The posting key being used may not be appropriate for the type of transaction you are trying to post.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type may not be compatible with the special G/L indicator.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Business Transactions > Special G/L Transactions > Define Special G/L Indicators.
  Ensure that the special G/L indicator is defined for the relevant posting key.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Key Settings:
  
  Check the posting