How To Fix 3G098 - This document was not posted to Accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 098

• Message text: This document was not posted to Accounting

What causes this issue?

Using the status of the accompanying posting run, the system has
identified that this document has not been posted to Accounting and
therefore, no accompanying accounting documents exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can only display the accompanying accounting documents if the
document has already been posted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G098 - This document was not posted to Accounting ?

  The SAP error message 3G098 ("This document was not posted to Accounting") typically indicates that there was an issue during the posting process of a document in the SAP system, preventing it from being recorded in the accounting module. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields may be missing or contain incorrect data, such as invalid account numbers or cost centers.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the transaction type being processed.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used may not be allowed for the transaction or may have specific restrictions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post the document.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module that prevent the posting.
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or if the document currency is not supported, it may lead to this error.
  Account Determination: Incorrect account determination settings can prevent the posting of certain transactions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Data: Review the document for any missing or incorrect information. Ensure all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify Posting Period: Check if the posting period is open. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 to view and adjust the posting periods.
  Review Document Type: Ensure that the document type used is appropriate for the transaction and that it is configured correctly in the system.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post the document. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  Consult Configuration Settings: Work with your SAP FI configuration team to review the settings related to the document type, account determination, and other relevant configurations.
  Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings are correct and that the document currency is supported by the system.
  Error Logs: Check the application log for more detailed error messages. You can use transaction code SLG1 to view logs related to the posting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB01 (Post Document), FBV0 (Park Document), and OB52 (Manage Posting Periods).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message 3G098 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the error and its resolution.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Financial Accounting.