How To Fix /PRA/ACCOUNTING389 - Owner &1 with entity type &2 cannot post to legal suspense account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ACCOUNTING -

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Owner &1 with entity type &2 cannot post to legal suspense account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING389 - Owner &1 with entity type &2 cannot post to legal suspense account ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING389 indicates that there is an issue with posting to a legal suspense account due to ownership and entity type restrictions. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Ownership Restrictions: The error suggests that the owner of the account (indicated by &1) does not have the necessary permissions or is not allowed to post to the specified legal suspense account.
  Entity Type Restrictions: The entity type (indicated by &2) may not be configured to allow postings to the legal suspense account. This could be due to specific settings in the configuration of the entity type or the account itself.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain entities or owners from posting to specific accounts, particularly legal suspense accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Ownership: Verify that the owner of the account has the necessary permissions to post to the legal suspense account. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Review Entity Type Configuration: Examine the configuration settings for the entity type in question. Ensure that it is allowed to post to the legal suspense account. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or reviewing the relevant configuration documentation.
  Adjust Account Settings: If necessary, adjust the settings of the legal suspense account to allow postings from the specified owner and entity type. This may require changes in the account configuration or the posting rules.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on posting to legal suspense accounts and the associated restrictions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to account configuration and user authorizations, such as SU01 (User Maintenance) and OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.