How To Fix 8N1107 - Document type & does not match with account &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8N1 - Messages for Accounting (Greek Localization)

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Document type & does not match with account &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8N1107 - Document type & does not match with account & ?

  The SAP error message 8N1107 indicates that there is a mismatch between the document type and the account in a financial transaction. This error typically occurs during the posting of financial documents, such as invoices or journal entries, when the system detects that the document type being used is not compatible with the specified account.
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may not be configured to allow postings to the specified account. Each document type in SAP is associated with certain account types, and if the account does not match the allowed types for that document, this error will occur.
  
  
  Account Type Restrictions: The account being used may have restrictions that prevent it from being used with the specified document type. For example, certain accounts may only be allowed for specific types of transactions (e.g., revenue accounts may not be allowed for expense document types).
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: If the posting period is closed or restricted for certain document types, it may also lead to this error.
  
  
  Customizations or User Exits: Custom logic or user exits may have been implemented that restrict the combination of document types and accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Verify that the document type is correctly configured to allow postings to the account in question.
  
  
  
  Review Account Settings:
  
  Check the account settings in the chart of accounts (Transaction Code: FS00).
  Ensure that the account is set up to accept postings from the specified document type.
  
  
  
  Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to post. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support or Basis Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP support team or Basis team to check for any customizations or user exits that may be affecting the posting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBA7 (Document Type Configuration)
  FS00 (Account Master Data)
  OB52 (Posting Periods)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for financial accounting to understand the relationship between document types and accounts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.