How To Fix G0481 - Document type &1: Settings contain errors; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 481

• Message text: Document type &1: Settings contain errors; see long text

What causes this issue?

For document type &V1&, you have specified posting level <LS>Reported
Financial Data: Entry</>. For such a document type, only the following
settings are permitted:
Use <LS>Online Entry</> or <LS>Flexible Upload</>
<LS>Automatic</> posting
Posting without deferred taxes
Posting without automatic document reversal
Document type &V1& has settings that differ from the permitted settings
listed above.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct the settings for document type &V1& as specified above.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0481 - Document type &1: Settings contain errors; see long text ?

  The SAP error message G0481 indicates that there are issues with the configuration settings for a specific document type in the system. This error typically arises when the document type settings are incomplete or incorrect, which can prevent the system from processing documents of that type.
  Cause:
  The error message G0481 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: Required settings for the document type may not have been defined.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the document type settings.
  Incompatibility: The document type may not be compatible with the current configuration of the system or other related document types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G0481 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the document type settings.
  Verify that all required fields and settings for the document type are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using the transaction code SE91 to look up the message and its long text for specific guidance.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type is properly defined in the system. This includes checking settings such as number ranges, document categories, and any other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the document type settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the document type in question.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the document type to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to document types include SPRO (Customizing), OBA7 (Define Document Types), and OBA8 (Assign Document Types).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific document type or error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the G0481 error message in SAP.