How To Fix P4108 - G/L acct &1 is not financ. transaction-relevant and cannot be a cash desk

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P4 - IS-PS: Cash Accounting

• Message number: 108

• Message text: G/L acct &1 is not financ. transaction-relevant and cannot be a cash desk

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P4108 - G/L acct &1 is not financ. transaction-relevant and cannot be a cash desk ?

  The SAP error message P4108 indicates that the General Ledger (G/L) account you are trying to use is not relevant for financial transactions and cannot be used as a cash desk account. This typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction to a G/L account that is not configured to handle financial transactions or cash desk operations.
  Cause:
  
  Account Configuration: The G/L account in question is not set up as a financial transaction-relevant account. This could be due to the account type or settings in the chart of accounts.
  Account Type: The account may be defined as a non-financial account (e.g., a statistical account) or may be restricted from being used in certain types of transactions.
  Cash Desk Settings: The account may not be marked as a cash desk account in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check G/L Account Configuration:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data (transaction code FS00).
  Verify the account type and ensure it is set up as a financial account.
  Check the settings under the "Control Data" tab to see if it is marked as a cash desk account.
  
  
  
  Modify Account Settings:
  
  If the account is not set up correctly, you may need to change its configuration. This may involve:
  
  Changing the account type to a financial account.
  Ensuring that the account is marked as relevant for cash desk transactions.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the G/L account settings, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that the changes align with your organization's financial policies.
  
  
  
  Use a Different G/L Account:
  
  If the current G/L account cannot be modified to meet the requirements, consider using a different G/L account that is configured correctly for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  OBY6: Define G/L Account for Cash Desk
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on G/L account configuration and cash desk settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to G/L account configuration and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the P4108 error and successfully post your financial transactions.