How To Fix J3R_LEGAL_FORMS064 - Previous advance is not found. Special G/L Indicator does not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3R_LEGAL_FORMS - Legal forms RU

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Previous advance is not found. Special G/L Indicator does not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3R_LEGAL_FORMS064 - Previous advance is not found. Special G/L Indicator does not match ?

  The SAP error message J3R_LEGAL_FORMS064 indicates that there is an issue with the processing of a special G/L transaction related to legal forms, specifically that a previous advance is not found and the special G/L indicator does not match.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Previous Advance: The system is unable to find a corresponding advance payment that should have been recorded prior to the current transaction. This could happen if the advance was not posted correctly or if it was deleted.
  
  
  Special G/L Indicator Mismatch: The special G/L indicator used in the current transaction does not match the one that was used in the previous advance. This could occur if there was a change in the configuration or if the wrong indicator was selected during the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Previous Transactions: Verify if the advance payment that should correspond to the current transaction has been posted. You can do this by checking the relevant accounting documents in the system.
  
  
  Correct Special G/L Indicator: Ensure that the special G/L indicator used in the current transaction matches the one used in the previous advance. If there was a mistake, you may need to adjust the current transaction or re-post the advance with the correct indicator.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for special G/L transactions in your SAP system. Ensure that the indicators are set up correctly and that there are no discrepancies in the configuration.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling special G/L transactions and legal forms. This can provide insights into best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special G/L Transactions: These are used in SAP to handle specific types of transactions, such as down payments, guarantees, or other special accounting entries.
  Legal Forms: In some regions, businesses are required to submit legal forms for tax purposes, which may involve special G/L transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., FB50, FB60, F-02) that may be used to post or review special G/L transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.