How To Fix G0476 - Document type &1 is allowed only for manual posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 476

• Message text: Document type &1 is allowed only for manual posting

What causes this issue?

In the settings for document type &V1&, you have specified posting level
0C (<LS>Adjustment Entry for Universal Document</>) and in the <LS>
Posting</> group box, you have selected the <LS>Automatic</> radio
button. However, only manual posting is allowed for posting level 0C.

System Response

The settings for document type &V1& are inconsistent and cannot be
saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the definition of document type &V1& by selecting <LS>Manual</>
in the <LS>Posting</> group box.

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 G0476 - Document type &1 is allowed only for manual posting ?

  The SAP error message G0476 indicates that the document type specified (represented by &1) is restricted to manual posting only. This means that the system does not allow automatic postings for this particular document type. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type in question has been configured in the system to allow only manual postings. This is often done for specific types of transactions that require manual intervention or approval.
  Posting Method: The posting method associated with the document type may not support automatic postings, which can be a design choice to ensure accuracy and control over certain transactions.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post documents of that type, although this is less likely to trigger this specific error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Look for the document