F5246 - Special G/L transactions of type & are not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Special G/L transactions of type & are not supported

What causes this issue?

Special G/L indicator &v2& refers to special G/L type &v1&. Special
G/L transactions of type &v1& are not supported in the interface to FI.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

No processing possible.

How to fix this error?

The data must be posted manually in financial accounting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5246 - Special G/L transactions of type & are not supported ?

  The SAP error message F5246, which states "Special G/L transactions of type & are not supported," typically occurs when you are trying to process a special general ledger (G/L) transaction that is not configured or supported in the current context. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during posting, clearing, or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Unsupported Special G/L Transaction Type: The specific special G/L transaction type you are trying to use is not configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The special G/L transaction may not be properly set up in the configuration settings of the SAP system.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions based on the company code or other parameters.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the specific special G/L transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Business Transactions > Special G/L Transactions.
  Ensure that the special G/L transaction type you are trying to use is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Verify that the transaction type you are using is valid and supported for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Check if there are any specific settings or restrictions for that transaction type.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the special G/L transaction.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to the special G/L transaction types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If possible, test the transaction in a development or test environment to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is with the configuration or the specific transaction being used.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration or user settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Special G/L Transactions: These are used for specific accounting purposes, such as down payments, guarantees, or other transactions that require separate tracking in the general ledger.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for special G/L transactions, such as FB60 (Invoice), FB70 (Customer Invoice), and others that may involve special G/L postings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.