How To Fix EB212 - Transaction type &1 cannot be used for posting by consumption month

EB212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Transaction type &1 cannot be used for posting by consumption month

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB212 - Transaction type &1 cannot be used for posting by consumption month ?

  The SAP error message EB212 indicates that a specific transaction type cannot be used for posting by consumption month. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP system's handling of consumption-based planning and inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error message EB212 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Transaction Type Configuration: The transaction type you are trying to use may not be configured to allow postings by consumption month. This could be due to settings in the configuration of the transaction types in the system.
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may not be open for the transaction type you are trying to use. If the period is closed, the system will not allow postings.
  Master Data Settings: The material master or other related master data may not be set up correctly to allow for consumption month postings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the posting with the specified transaction