How To Fix RECDCH009 - Post advance payment as revenue without special G/L indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECDCH - Conditions: Customizing Checks

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Post advance payment as revenue without special G/L indicator

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a flow type to a condition type with the property
<LS>Advance Payment</>. The <LS>Revenue indicator</> is set for this
flow type, and it is designated as a special G/L transaction. However,
when the system posts flow types (in particular for determining tax
accounts), it assumes that only those advance payments that are not
identified as revenue are posted with the special G/L transaction
indicator.
The current setting causes an error during posting.

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?

Decide whether the advance payment is to be posted as a special G/L
transaction or as revenue. If the advance payment is to be posted as a
special G/L transaction, deselect the <LS>Revenue</> indicator for the
corresponding <DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVCDCONDTYPE>condition type</>.
If the advance payment is to be posted as revenue, deselect the
<LS>Special G/L Transaction</> indicator in the
<DS:SIMG.REFXV_TIVRAACCDET>account determination</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECDCH009 - Post advance payment as revenue without special G/L indicator ?

  The SAP error message RECDCH009 typically occurs when you attempt to post an advance payment as revenue without using a special G/L indicator. This error is related to the handling of advance payments in the SAP system, particularly in the context of revenue recognition.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a special G/L indicator to differentiate between regular postings and advance payments. When you post an advance payment, it should be linked to a special G/L transaction type that allows for proper accounting treatment. The absence of this indicator leads to the error message RECDCH009.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Posting Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the advance payment is being posted with the correct special G/L indicator. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Use a Special G/L Indicator:
  
  When posting the advance payment, make sure to select a special G/L indicator that is configured for advance payments. This is typically done in the transaction where you are making the posting (e.g., FB60 for vendor invoices).
  
  
  
  Review Account Settings:
  
  Verify that the accounts involved in the transaction are set up correctly to handle special G/L transactions. This includes checking the account determination settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling advance payments and special G/L indicators.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special G/L Indicators: These are used in SAP to manage specific types of transactions, such as down payments, guarantees, and other special cases. They help in proper accounting and reporting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB60 (Vendor Invoice), F-02 (General Posting), and F-28 (Incoming Payments) to understand where the error might be occurring.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for special G/L indicators can typically be found under the following path in SAP: 
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Special G/L Transactions > Define Special G/L Indicators.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RECDCH009 error and successfully post advance payments as revenue in SAP.