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3428264 - Error "Posting key XX does not permit specification of a special G/L indicator" occurs when trying to post on a G/L Account

Symptom

Error "Posting key XX does not permit specification of a special G/L indicator" occurs when trying to post on a G/L Account.

Environment

SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public edition

Cause

To post special G/L transactions you require special posting keys, which are supplemented by a special G/L indicator.

Resolution

Below is a list of Posting Keys for Special G/L Transactions in SAP S/4HANA Cloud:

Posting key

Description

Usage (example)

09

Outgoing debit posting

Payment of bill receivable

19

Outgoing credit posting

Down payment received

29

Incoming debit posting

Down payment made

39

Incoming credit posting

Payment of bill payable

See Also

Posting Keys and Special G/L Indicators

Keywords

Posting Key, Posting Keys, Special g/l indicators, Special g/l indicator, Special gl indicators, Special gl indicator, "Posting key XX does not permit specification of a special G/L indicator" , KBA , FI-FIO-GL-TRA-2CL , Transaction Apps (Public Cloud) , FI-AP-AP-2CL , Basic Functions (Public Cloud) , Known Error

Product

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition all versions ; SAP S/4HANA Cloud all versions