How To Fix G0482 - 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: 482

• 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>Adjustment
Entry for Universal Document</>. For such a document type, only the
following settings are permitted:
<LS>Miscellaneous</> use with <LS>Manual</> posting
Use <LS>Online Entry</> or <LS>Flexible Upload</> with <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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0482 - Document type &1: Settings contain errors; see long text ?

  The SAP error message G0482 indicates that there are issues with the configuration settings for a specific document type in the system. This error typically arises when the settings for the document type are incomplete, incorrect, or inconsistent, which prevents the system from processing transactions related to that document type.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Errors: The document type may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the configuration tables.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the document type settings and other related configurations, such as number ranges, posting keys, or account assignments.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the document type settings.
  Missing Dependencies: Certain dependencies or prerequisites for the document type may not be fulfilled, leading to errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling, etc.).
  Use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types in Financial Accounting) or OBA7 (for document types in Controlling) to review the settings.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  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 class and find the long text associated with G0482.
  
  
  
  Check Number Ranges: 
  
  Ensure that the number ranges assigned to the document type are correctly defined and active. You can check this in the number range configuration (transaction code SNRO).
  
  
  
  Validate 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 changes, test the document type by attempting to create a transaction that uses it to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for document type configuration, such as OBY6, OBA7, and SNRO.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the document type configuration.
  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 G0482 error message in SAP.