How To Fix VHURL181 - Posting types for account and offsetting account do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Posting types for account and offsetting account do not match

What causes this issue?

A transfer posting implicitly involves two accounts. This means that
two account postings are created, with opposing +/- signs. In order to
reproduce both account postings, two different account posting types
are required.

System Response

The postings cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Enter the corresponding posting types.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHURL181 - Posting types for account and offsetting account do not match ?

  The SAP error message VHURL181 indicates that there is a mismatch between the posting types of the account and the offsetting account in a financial transaction. This typically occurs during the posting of a document in the SAP system, particularly in the context of financial accounting or controlling.
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatched Posting Types: The error arises when the posting type of the main account (the account being debited or credited) does not match the posting type of the offsetting account (the account that is being credited or debited in return). For example, if one account is set up for revenue postings and the other for expense postings, this error will occur.
  
  
  Account Configuration: The accounts involved may have been configured incorrectly in the system. This can happen if the accounts are set up with different types of posting (e.g., one as a balance sheet account and the other as a profit and loss account).
  
  
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being processed may not be compatible with the accounts being used. For instance, certain transactions may require specific types of accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Configuration: Review the configuration of both the main account and the offsetting account in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up with compatible posting types. You can do this by navigating to the account master data in the SAP system.
  
  
  Adjust Posting Types: If you find that the posting types do not match, you may need to adjust the configuration of one or both accounts. This may involve changing the account type or the settings in the account master data.
  
  
  Review Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type you are trying to post is appropriate for the accounts being used. If necessary, change the transaction type or use different accounts that are compatible.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on how to resolve this error based on your organization's configuration.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FS00 (to display/change G/L account master data) or OB52 (to manage posting periods) to check and modify account settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to account configurations in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the VHURL181 error in your SAP system.