How To Fix 6G071 - & is now the default setting

6G071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6G - Messages for System Administration Assistant

• Message number: 071

• Message text: & is now the default setting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6G071 - & is now the default setting ?

  The SAP error message 6G071 typically relates to issues with the configuration of the system, particularly in the context of the SAP General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This error can occur when there are inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the settings related to document types, number ranges, or other G/L accounting parameters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The error may arise if the document type used for posting does not have the correct settings or is not properly defined in the system.
  Number Range Issues: If the number range for the document type is not defined or is exhausted, this can lead to the error.
  Posting Periods: If the posting period is closed or not open for the transaction being attempted, it can trigger this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in the SAP