How To Fix IBRO257 - Indicator &1 not allowed for posting rule &2

IBRO257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Indicator &1 not allowed for posting rule &2

What causes this issue?

The checkbox is only permitted if you are using posting rule 03, 06, 09,
or 10.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBRO257 - Indicator &1 not allowed for posting rule &2 ?

  The SAP error message IBRO257, which states "Indicator &1 not allowed for posting rule &2," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Investment Management (IM) module. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the indicator being used and the posting rule defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Indicator: The indicator specified (represented by &1) is not valid for the posting rule (represented by &2) you are trying to use. This could be due to configuration settings or business rules that restrict certain indicators from being used with specific posting rules.
  
  Configuration Issues: The posting rules may not be properly configured to accept the indicator you are trying to use. This can happen if the rules were modified or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect indicator was selected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the posting