F5266 - Enter a name and city for one-time account postings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Enter a name and city for one-time account postings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5266 - Enter a name and city for one-time account postings ?

  The SAP error message F5266 - "Enter a name and city for one-time account postings" occurs when trying to post a document with a one-time account without providing a name and city.
  Cause:
  The cause of this error is that the one-time account being used in the document does not have a name and city specified.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to provide a name and city for the one-time account in the document. Follow these steps:
  
  Open the document in which you are encountering the error.
  Identify the one-time account causing the issue.
  Go to the line item for the one-time account.
  Enter the name and city in the respective fields provided for the one-time account.
  Save the document.
  
  Related Information:
  One-time accounts in SAP are used for temporary or infrequent postings where a master record is not required. These accounts are typically used for vendors, customers, or general ledger accounts that are not frequently used.
  It is important to provide the necessary information, such as name and city, for one-time accounts to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting. Failure to provide this information will result in the F5266 error message and prevent the document from being posted.
  If you continue to encounter the error after providing the required information, you may need to check if there are any customizations or validations in place that are causing the issue. In such cases, consulting with your SAP system administrator or support team would be advisable.