How To Fix G0249 - No document type assigned the "manual posting" task

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 249

• Message text: No document type assigned the "manual posting" task

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Assign at least one <DS:GLOS.document_type>document type</> to the
<DS:GLOS.task>task</> in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0249 - No document type assigned the "manual posting" task ?

  The SAP error message G0249, which states "No document type assigned the 'manual posting' task," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a manual posting in the SAP system, but the system cannot find a document type that is configured for manual postings. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type required for manual postings is not configured in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to use may not be set up for manual postings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform manual postings for the specified document type.
  Custom Settings: If there are custom settings or modifications in the system, they may not be correctly set up to allow manual postings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (for FI) or OKB9 (for CO) to check the configuration of document types.
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is assigned to the "manual posting" task.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Type:
  
  If the document type is missing, you may need to create a new document type or modify an existing one to include the manual posting task.
  Ensure that the document type is properly configured with the necessary settings (e.g., number range, posting keys).
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to perform manual postings. This can be done through transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure the user has the correct roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBY6: Configuration for document types in Financial Accounting.
  OKB9: Configuration for document types in Controlling.
  SU53: Check authorization issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the G0249 error and successfully perform manual postings in SAP.