How To Fix USMDA3071 - &1 &2: Account is a reconciliation account (&3); ind. &4 not permitted

USMDA3071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMDA3 - Message Class for UI of User Interface

• Message number: 071

• Message text: &1 &2: Account is a reconciliation account (&3); ind. &4 not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMDA3071 - &1 &2: Account is a reconciliation account (&3); ind. &4 not permitted ?

  The SAP error message USMDA3071 indicates that there is an issue with the account being used in a transaction. Specifically, it states that the account is a reconciliation account, and the operation you are trying to perform is not permitted for that account type. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  &1: This typically represents the account number.
  &2: This may represent the company code or another identifier.
  &3: This usually indicates the type of reconciliation account (e.g., customer or vendor).
  &4: This indicates the specific indicator or status that is not permitted.
  
  Cause
  The error occurs when you attempt to post a transaction to a reconciliation account that is not allowed for the specific operation you are trying to perform. Reconciliation accounts are special types of accounts in SAP that are used to aggregate data from sub-ledgers (like customer or vendor accounts) and are not meant to be posted to directly.
  Solution
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