How To Fix RQ169 - Only "5" suitable because there is currently no update to G/L accounts

RQ169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Only "5" suitable because there is currently no update to G/L accounts

What causes this issue?

You cannot restrict the planning update to G/L accounts for loans
because loans are always updated to customers or their planning groups.

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 RQ169 - Only "5" suitable because there is currently no update to G/L accounts ?

  The SAP error message RQ169, which states "Only '5' suitable because there is currently no update to G/L accounts," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's handling of financial postings, particularly when dealing with the reconciliation of accounts or during the execution of certain financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Updates to G/L Accounts: The error indicates that there are no updates being made to General Ledger (G/L) accounts during the transaction. This could happen if the transaction does not involve any financial impact or if the configuration does not allow for updates to the G/L accounts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the financial document types or posting rules that prevent the system from processing the transaction as expected.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type being executed may not be designed to update G/L accounts, leading to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed,