How To Fix FMBGA058 - Document type &1 not allowed for transfer postings in PCO

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBGA - Messages for Public-Owned Commercial Operations

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Document type &1 not allowed for transfer postings in PCO

What causes this issue?

You are trying to define document type &V1& for postings in a public-
owned commercial operation (PCO), for which postings on a customer,
vendor or material are allowed. Only document types are allowed to be
used for postings on assets or G/L accounts.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBGA058 - Document type &1 not allowed for transfer postings in PCO ?

  The SAP error message FMBGA058 indicates that a specific document type is not allowed for transfer postings in the context of the Public Sector Management (PSM) module, particularly in the area of Public Sector Accounting (PSA) or Fund Management (FM). This error typically arises when trying to perform a transfer posting with a document type that is not configured to allow such transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use for the transfer posting is not set up in the system to allow transfer postings. This could be due to incorrect configuration in the system settings.
  Posting Rules: The posting rules for the document type may not permit transfer postings, which is common in public sector accounting where specific controls are in place.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions based on the document type being used, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in the SAP system (Transaction Code: OBA7 or SPRO).
  Verify if the document type in question is allowed for transfer postings. If not, you may need to adjust the settings or create a new document type that allows transfer postings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Rules:
  
  Review the posting rules associated with the document type. Ensure that the rules permit transfer postings. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Use an Alternative Document Type:
  
  If the current document type cannot be modified, consider using a different document type that is configured to allow transfer postings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may pertain to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBY6: For defining document types.
  FMBT: For managing transfer postings in Fund Management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the transfer posting has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Public Sector Management for further assistance.