How To Fix G0185 - No document types for period &2/&3 assigned to task &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 185

• Message text: No document types for period &2/&3 assigned to task &1

What causes this issue?

Task &V1& was not assigned any document types. For posting, the task
must be assigned (suitable) document types.

System Response

Fehlermeldung

How to fix this error?

Check task &V1& in Customizing, and assign your document types the
correct posting level (02, 12, 22 or 24).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0185 - No document types for period &2/&3 assigned to task &1 ?

  The SAP error message G0185 "No document types for period &2/&3 assigned to task &1" typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with tasks related to document posting or processing in the SAP system. This error indicates that there are no document types assigned for the specified period and task.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the document types required for the specified period (month/year) are not assigned to the task in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Period: The period specified in the error message may not have any document types configured.
  Task Configuration Issues: The task itself may not be properly configured to handle the document types for the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for document type assignment (e.g., Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Document Types).
  Ensure that the document types are correctly assigned for the specified period and task.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Types:
  
  If document types are missing, you will need to assign the appropriate document types to the task for the specified period.
  Make sure that the document types are valid and active for the period in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Period Settings:
  
  Check the period settings in the financial settings to ensure that the period is open for posting.
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly configured and that the period is not closed.
  
  
  
  Review Task Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the task that is generating the error to ensure it is set up correctly to handle the document types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Financial Accounting team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for fiscal year variant) or OBA7 (for document types) to check and modify settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G0185 error and ensure that the necessary document types are assigned for the specified period and task.