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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 that the document type you are trying to use is set up for manual postings. Look for the "Manual Posting" checkbox in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Modify Document Type Settings:
  
  If the document type is not configured for manual postings, you can modify the settings to allow it. Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post using the specified document type. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Document Type:
  
  If the document type is not meant for manual postings, consider using a different document type that is configured for this purpose.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBAY: Configuration for document types in Financial Accounting.
  OKB9: Configuration for document types in Controlling.
  SU53: Check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to document types and manual postings.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct document types to use for manual postings to avoid similar errors in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully post your documents in SAP.