How To Fix 1I081 - Posting type GL: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1I - BCA: General Ledger Integration

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Posting type GL: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1I081 - Posting type GL: &1 ?

  The SAP error message 1I081, which pertains to "Posting type GL: &1," typically occurs during the posting of a General Ledger (GL) document. This error indicates that there is an issue with the posting type being used in the transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Posting Type: The posting type specified in the transaction may not be valid or recognized by the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly related to the posting types defined in the system.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not allow the specified posting type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified posting type.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or restricted for the specified posting type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Posting Type: Verify that the posting type used in the transaction is correct and valid. You can check the allowed posting types in the configuration settings.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO) and check the settings for posting types under Financial Accounting. Ensure that the posting type is correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate document types.
  Document Type Verification: Ensure that the document type you are using allows the specified posting type. You can check this in the configuration settings for document types.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction with the specified posting type. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53.
  Posting Period: Check if the posting period is open for the specified posting type. You can do this in the transaction code OB52, where you can view and manage posting periods.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Configuration)
  OB52 (Manage Posting Periods)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on posting types and their configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.