How To Fix IS_ADEC852 - Text for special G/L account & not maintained in logon language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS_ADEC - IS A&D/E&C

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Text for special G/L account & not maintained in logon language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS_ADEC852 - Text for special G/L account & not maintained in logon language ?

  The SAP error message IS_ADEC852 indicates that there is a missing text for a special G/L account in the logon language. This typically occurs when a special G/L account is being used in a transaction, but the system cannot find the corresponding text description in the language that the user is logged in with.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text: The primary cause of this error is that the text for the special G/L account has not been maintained in the specific logon language of the user.
  Language Settings: The user may be logged in with a language that does not have the necessary texts maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the special G/L accounts where the texts were not properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Text for Special G/L Account:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBXR (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Records > G/L Accounts > Create/Change).
  Find the special G/L account that is causing the issue.
  Check if the text is maintained for the required language. If not, add the necessary text in the logon language.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user is logged in with the correct language. If the user needs to work in a different language, consider changing the logon language or maintaining the text in that language.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code OBA5:
  
  You can also use transaction code OBA5 to maintain the text for special G/L accounts. This allows you to enter the text in different languages.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to special G/L accounts for any additional configuration steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after maintaining the text, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special G/L Accounts: These are used in financial accounting to manage transactions that require special handling, such as down payments or guarantees.
  Logon Language: The language in which the user interface is displayed. It can be set during user login and can affect how texts are displayed in the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like OBXR, OBA5, and others that are used for managing G/L accounts and their texts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IS_ADEC852 error and ensure that the special G/L account texts are properly maintained for the required languages.