How To Fix 8A160 - Document type &1 does not allow postings to account type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Document type &1 does not allow postings to account type &2

What causes this issue?

You have assigned document type &V1& for discount documents that will
be created for items posted with document type &V3&. Whereas document
type &V3& allows postings on accounts with account type &V2&, document
type &V1& does not. This might lead to errors in the automatic
generation of discount documents.

How to fix this error?

Either enter another document type for the discount documents or change
the settings of document type &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A160 - Document type &1 does not allow postings to account type &2 ?

  The SAP error message 8A160 indicates that there is a restriction on the document type you are trying to use for posting to a specific account type. This error typically arises when the configuration settings in the SAP system do not allow the combination of the specified document type and account type.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are using is not configured to allow postings to the specified account type (e.g., asset accounts, customer accounts, vendor accounts, etc.).
  Account Type Restrictions: The account type you are trying to post to may have restrictions based on the document type settings in the system.
  Posting Rules: The posting rules defined in the system for the specific document type do not permit transactions to the specified account type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBAY (or OBA7) to check the configuration of the document type.
  Ensure that the document type is allowed to post to the account type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Modify Document Type Settings:
  
  If necessary, modify the settings for the document type to allow postings to the required account type.
  You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Review Account Type Settings:
  
  Check the account type settings in the configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly to accept postings from the specified document type.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on document types and account types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBAY: Document Type Configuration
  OBA7: Document Type for General Ledger
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the specified account type.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.