How To Fix FR297 - Check the document type; see long text


FR297 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

  • Message number: 297

  • Message text: Check the document type; see long text

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  • What causes this issue?

    The <DS:GLOS.company>company</> of the
    <DS:GLOS.business_partner>business partner</> sometimes has to be
    assigned to an account for consolidation purposes.
    This assignment is controlled by the <DS:GLOS.document_type>document
    type</>.
    Document type &V1& is not configured properly.

    How to fix this error?

    If a <DS:GLOS.company_ID>company ID</> is used in your system, you have
    to specify a document type in which the following indicators are set:
    Multiple companies
    Enter trading part.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


FR297 - Details

  • The SAP error message FR297, which states "Check the document type; see long text," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly in the area of document processing in SAP. This error can arise for various reasons, often related to the configuration of document types or the specific transaction being processed.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be valid for the transaction you are trying to execute. Each document type in SAP has specific configurations and allowed transactions.
    Missing Configuration: The document type may not be properly configured in the system, leading to issues when trying to post or process documents.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type.
    Posting Period Issues: The document type may be restricted for the current posting period, which can prevent transactions from being processed.
    Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they

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