How To Fix RECDCH018 - AP transfer &2 on &1 is inverse, w/o special G/L indic. debit, set up

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECDCH - Conditions: Customizing Checks

• Message number: 018

• Message text: AP transfer &2 on &1 is inverse, w/o special G/L indic. debit, set up

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECDCH018 - AP transfer &2 on &1 is inverse, w/o special G/L indic. debit, set up ?

  The SAP error message RECDCH018 typically indicates an issue with the transfer of accounts payable (AP) data, specifically related to the configuration of special G/L indicators and the nature of the transaction being processed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Inverse Transaction: The error suggests that there is an inverse transaction being processed without the appropriate special G/L indicator set up. This usually occurs when a debit entry is expected but the system finds a credit entry instead, or vice versa.
  
  Configuration Issues: The special G/L indicators may not be properly configured in the system for the specific transaction type you are trying to process.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the transaction that do not align with the expected accounting treatment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Special G/L Indicator Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for special G/L indicators in SAP (Transaction code: OBXR).
  Ensure that the