How To Fix RQ166 - Only value "2" is permitted in restriction to G/L accounts

RQ166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Only value "2" is permitted in restriction to G/L accounts

What causes this issue?

If you want to restrict the planning setup to G/L accounts, "2" is the
only possible value here because this program can only process G/L
accounts with OI management.
Program RFFUEB00 covers G/L accounts which do not have OI management.

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?

Revove the restriction or enter "2".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ166 - Only value "2" is permitted in restriction to G/L accounts ?

  The SAP error message RQ166, which states "Only value '2' is permitted in restriction to G/L accounts," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or configurations related to G/L (General Ledger) accounts. This error indicates that there is a restriction in place that only allows a specific value (in this case, "2") for G/L account entries, and the system has encountered a value that does not meet this requirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The error often arises from the configuration settings in the SAP system, particularly in the area of financial accounting or controlling. The system may be set up to only allow certain types of G/L accounts for specific transactions.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be compatible with the G/L account you are using. For example, if the transaction is meant for a specific type of account (like expense accounts), and you are trying to use