How To Fix M8139 - Invalid field selection in G/L account & &

M8139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Invalid field selection in G/L account & &

What causes this issue?

The field selection for G/L account &V1& &V2& contains invalid signs:
'&V3&'.

How to fix this error?

Correct the field selection. Permitted signs are: '-', '+' and '.'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8139 - Invalid field selection in G/L account & & ?

  The SAP error message M8139 "Invalid field selection in G/L account & &" typically occurs when there is an issue with the field selection settings for a General Ledger (G/L) account in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during posting transactions, when trying to create or modify G/L accounts, or when executing certain reports.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Selection Group Issues: The G/L account may be assigned to a field selection group that does not allow certain fields to be filled or modified.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the G/L account settings or in the field selection settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify certain fields in the G/L account.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered for the G/L account, such as incorrect field values or formats.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Selection Group:
  
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