How To Fix M7059 - No direct postings possible to G/L account &

M7059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 059

• Message text: No direct postings possible to G/L account &

What causes this issue?

No direct postings can be made to the G/L account (because
it is a <GL:reconciliation_account>reconciliation account</>).

System Response

The system cannot post the amount to this account.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE MB_NA_SACHKONTO
If you have entered the G/L account manually, enter a different account
or cancel the account entered, so that the system determines an account
automatically.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M7059 - Details

• The SAP error message M7059 "No direct postings possible to G/L account &" typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction directly to a General Ledger (G/L) account that is not configured to allow direct postings. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in the context of financial accounting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The G/L account in question is set up in such a way that it does not allow direct postings. This can happen if the account is configured as a reconciliation account or if it is a special G/L account (like a down payment or a provision account).
  Account Type: Certain account types, such as asset accounts or expense accounts, may have restrictions on direct postings based on the configuration in the chart of accounts.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any new postings to that account.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used for the posting