How To Fix KF005 - Record type & is not allowed for creating line items

KF005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Record type & is not allowed for creating line items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF005 - Record type & is not allowed for creating line items ?

  The SAP error message KF005 ("Record type & is not allowed for creating line items") typically occurs in the context of financial postings or when dealing with line item management in SAP. This error indicates that the system has encountered a record type that is not permitted for the operation you are trying to perform, such as creating line items in a financial document.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Record Type: The record type you are trying to use is not configured to allow line item creation. This could be due to system settings or configuration issues.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the type of transaction you are trying to post.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create line items for the specified record type.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may not allow the specific record type for line