How To Fix G0173 - Document type &1 for task &2 cannot be used for manual posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Document type &1 for task &2 cannot be used for manual posting

What causes this issue?

According to its attributes, <DS:GLOS.document_type>document type</>
&V1& is for automatic posting. You therefore cannot use this document
type for task &V2&.

System Response

Your settings could not be saved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the assignment of document type &V1&, or change the attributes
for the document type by setting the 'Manual posting' indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0173 - Document type &1 for task &2 cannot be used for manual posting ?

  The SAP error message G0173 indicates that a specific document type cannot be used for manual posting in the context of a particular task. This error typically arises in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules when trying to post a document with a document type that is not configured for manual entries.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type specified in the error message (&1) is not set up to allow manual postings. This could be due to settings in the configuration that restrict certain document types from being used for manual entries.
  Task Restrictions: The task specified (&2) may have restrictions that prevent the use of certain document types for manual postings.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post documents of that type manually.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Document Types > Define Document Types.
  Check the settings for the document type in question. Ensure that it is configured to allow manual postings.
  
  
  
  Review Task Settings:
  
  If the error is related to a specific task, review the configuration for that task to see if there are any restrictions on the document types that can be used.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform manual postings for the specified document type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI/CO consultant for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the posting again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types) or SU01 (for user authorizations) to check configurations and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and authorizations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G0173 error and implement a solution to resolve it.