How To Fix RERACL005 - Clear non-payable special G/L only in settlements

RERACL005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RERACL - Messages for Clearing

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Clear non-payable special G/L only in settlements

What causes this issue?

You want to clear an open item that has a special G/L indicator that
specifies it is not payable. Clearing an item of this kind is only
allowed as part of service charge settlement.

System Response

The system cannot clear the item.

How to fix this error?

However, if clearing is still required, for example, if service charge
settlement is not to be performed during legacy data transfer, you can
change the message type of message REEXFI 245 to "Warning" using
transaction OBA5.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RERACL005 - Details

• The SAP error message RERACL005, which states "Clear non-payable special G/L only in settlements," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when dealing with special G/L transactions. This error indicates that there is an attempt to clear a non-payable special G/L account directly, which is not allowed. Instead, such transactions must be settled through the appropriate settlement process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Payable Special G/L Transactions: The error arises when there is an attempt to clear a special G/L transaction that is classified as non-payable. Non-payable special G/L accounts are typically used for transactions that do not involve direct cash payments, such as down payments or guarantees.
  Incorrect Clearing Process: The user may be trying to clear the special G/L transaction directly in the general ledger instead of following the proper settlement procedure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which non-payable special G/L transaction is causing the error. You can