How To Fix >0175 - Document type &1 not defined for manual postings

>0175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Document type &1 not defined for manual postings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0175 - Document type &1 not defined for manual postings ?

  The SAP error message 0175 ("Document type &1 not defined for manual postings") typically occurs when you attempt to post a document using a document type that has not been configured to allow manual postings in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use for manual postings is not defined in the system for that purpose. Each document type in SAP has specific settings that determine how it can be used.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to post using that document type.
  Incorrect Posting Area: The document type may be restricted to certain posting areas or company codes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBAY (for FI) or OKB9 (for CO) to check the configuration of the document type.
  Ensure