How To Fix FAR_POSTING_RULES134 - AP/AR Posting is not allowed for the selected Document Type.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAR_POSTING_RULES - AR Posting Rules

• Message number: 134

• Message text: AP/AR Posting is not allowed for the selected Document Type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES134 - AP/AR Posting is not allowed for the selected Document Type. ?

  The SAP error message FAR_POSTING_RULES134 indicates that accounts payable (AP) or accounts receivable (AR) posting is not allowed for the selected document type. This error typically arises when there are restrictions or configurations in place that prevent certain document types from being used for posting transactions in the financial accounting module.
  Causes:
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use may not be configured to allow AP/AR postings. This can happen if the document type is set up for a different purpose (e.g., internal documents, statistical postings).
  
  
  Posting Rules: The posting rules defined in the system may restrict the use of certain document types for specific types of transactions.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post transactions for the selected document type.
  
  
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may be restricted from posting to specific accounts or document types.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Verify that the document type you are using is allowed for AP/AR postings. If not, you may need to adjust the configuration or use a different document type.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Rules:
  
  Check the posting rules associated with the document type. This can be done in the configuration settings for financial accounting.
  Ensure that the rules allow for the type of posting you are attempting.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to post transactions for the selected document type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (Document Type Configuration), OBY6 (Document Type for Financial Accounting), and SU01 (User Maintenance) for checking user authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial accounting and document types for a deeper understanding of how they interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow for the desired postings.