How To Fix RQ167 - Other constraints must be empty when you restrict processing to G/L accts

RQ167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Other constraints must be empty when you restrict processing to G/L accts

What causes this issue?

If you want to limit the reconstruction to G/L accounts, do not use the
other restrictions as this may lead to an incomplete G/L account
reconstruction. This problem can always occur payment instructions
exist and the program has found entries for them in your system (table
PAYRQ). Limiting the reconstruction to account type "S" (G/L accounts)
can lead to incomplete reconstruction if payment instructions exist
which belong vendors or customers, but the planning data is recorded in
a bank account or bank clearing account.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ167 - Other constraints must be empty when you restrict processing to G/L accts ?

  The SAP error message RQ167, which states "Other constraints must be empty when you restrict processing to G/L accounts," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that involves G/L (General Ledger) accounts, but there are conflicting constraints or filters applied.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to restrict processing to G/L accounts while other constraints (such as those related to cost centers, internal orders, or other account types) are still active. The system requires that if you are focusing solely on G/L accounts, no other constraints should be applied to the selection criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Go back to the selection screen of the transaction or report you are running. Check the fields you have filled in and ensure that you are not applying any filters or constraints that are not relevant