How To Fix >5771 - Document type can only be used as an additional split criterion

>5771 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >5 -

• Message number: 771

• Message text: Document type can only be used as an additional split criterion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >5771 - Document type can only be used as an additional split criterion ?

  The SAP error message 5771 indicates that the document type you are trying to use in a certain context (such as in a report or during a transaction) is not allowed to be used as a primary criterion for splitting. Instead, it can only be used as an additional split criterion.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the context of document splitting in SAP, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO). Document splitting is a feature that allows for the automatic splitting of accounting documents into multiple line items based on certain criteria, which helps in achieving a more detailed financial reporting structure.
  The specific cause of the error can be:
  
  Configuration Issue: The document type you are using is not configured to be a primary split criterion in the document splitting settings.
  Incorrect Usage: You may be trying to use a document type in a way that is not permitted by the system's