How To Fix OIJ_RU423 - Special G/L indicator missing for company code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIJ_RU - Messages for TSW-ETRAN integration

• Message number: 423

• Message text: Special G/L indicator missing for company code &1

What causes this issue?

The posting cannot be performed because no special G/L indicator has
been defined for the company code.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Define a special G/L indicator for the company code in the
<DS:SIMG.V_OIJ_RU_FI_POST>Define Parameters for Posting to Customer</>
Customizing activity.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIJ_RU423 - Special G/L indicator missing for company code &1 ?

  The SAP error message OIJ_RU423, which states "Special G/L indicator missing for company code &1," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving special G/L transactions in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a special G/L indicator for the specified company code, which is necessary for processing certain types of transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The special G/L indicator has not been defined for the specified company code in the system.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the transaction may not be set up correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being processed may require a special G/L indicator that has not been configured for the relevant company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Special G/L Indicator Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) > Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Business Transactions > Special G/L Transactions > Define Special G/L Indicators.
  Verify if the special G/L indicator is defined for the relevant company code. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Special G/L Indicator:
  
  If the special G/L indicator is not defined, you can create a new one by clicking on "New Entries" and filling in the necessary details.
  Ensure that the indicator is linked to the correct company code and that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code is correctly set up in the system and that it is active.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting > General Settings > Define Company Code.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  If the transaction type requires a specific special G/L indicator, ensure that the indicator is correctly assigned to that transaction type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on configuring special G/L indicators and understanding their role in financial transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (for defining special G/L indicators) and OX15 (for company code settings).
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIJ_RU423 error and ensure that your special G/L transactions can be processed correctly.