How To Fix RQ168 - Only value "5" is permitted to in restrictions to subledger accounts

RQ168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Only value "5" is permitted to in restrictions to subledger accounts

What causes this issue?

If you want to restrict the setup to subledger accounts, "5" is the
only value possible.

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?

Remove the restriction or choose "5".

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 RQ168 - Only value "5" is permitted to in restrictions to subledger accounts ?

  The SAP error message RQ168, which states "Only value '5' is permitted in restrictions to subledger accounts," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there are issues related to the configuration of subledger accounts in the system. This error is often associated with the settings for account determination or the configuration of the subledger accounts in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error usually arises when the system is expecting a specific value (in this case, "5") for the restrictions on subledger accounts, but a different value is being used or configured.
  Account Determination Settings: The settings for account determination in the financial accounting module may not be correctly set up, leading to this restriction error.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be an issue with the data being entered into the system, where an invalid value is being used for subledger accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the subledger accounts