How To Fix ME045 - G/L account & cannot be used (please correct)

ME045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 045

• Message text: G/L account & cannot be used (please correct)

What causes this issue?

Comparison of the field selection strings from the <GL:G/L_account>G/L
account</> &V1& and the account assignment category &V2& reveals that
there is an incompatible combination of field selections for the
field selection group '&V3&'.
The G/L account field selection is stored in table T004F; that for the
account assignment is stored in table T162K.

How to fix this error?

Please enter a correct G/L account.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME045 - G/L account & cannot be used (please correct) ?

  The SAP error message ME045 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account cannot be used for a specific transaction, typically in the context of purchasing or procurement processes. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration of the G/L account or the purchasing document.
  Causes of ME045 Error
  
  
  Account Assignment Issues: The G/L account may not be properly assigned to the relevant account assignment category in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Account Type Restrictions: The G/L account may be restricted for certain types of transactions (e.g., it may be set up for only certain types of postings).
  
  
  Inactive G/L Account: The G/L account may be inactive or blocked for postings in the current fiscal year or period.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (such as vendor or material master) may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to use the G/L account.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration errors in the