How To Fix G0483 - Document type for the posting of reported financial data is not unique.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 483

• Message text: Document type for the posting of reported financial data is not unique.

What causes this issue?

You have defined more than one document type for posting level zero (
<LS>Reported Financial Data</>). For this posting level, the following
settings for <LS>business application</> are allowed:
Online Entry
Flexible Upload
Balance Calculation of Profits
Rounding
External Reported Financial Data
Group Share Posting
For the following business usages, <ZH>one</> document type is allowed
for the posting level zero.
Balance Calculation of Profits
Rounding
Group Share Posting

System Response

The Customizing settings for the document type for the posting of
reported financial data are inconsistent and cannot be saved.
The system aborts the posting of reported financial data with an error
message.

How to fix this error?

Please ensure that you have only created <LS>one</> document type for
the posting of reported financial data (this is for the posting level
zero) for the business usages <LS>Balance Calculation of Profits</>,
<LS>Rounding</>, and <LS>Group Share Posting</>.

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 G0483 - Document type for the posting of reported financial data is not unique. ?

  The SAP error message G0483 indicates that there is an issue with the document type used for posting reported financial data. Specifically, it means that the document type is not unique, which can lead to confusion in the system when trying to process financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Unique Document Types: The error typically arises when multiple document types are configured in the system that can be used for the same type of financial posting, leading to ambiguity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the financial document types in the SAP system, where the same document type is assigned to multiple purposes or categories.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of document types during the posting process can also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7 or SPRO).
  Ensure that each document type is uniquely defined and that there are no overlaps in their usage.
  Review the settings for the specific financial area (e.g., General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable) to ensure that document types are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Logic:
  
  Check the logic or rules defined for posting financial data. Ensure that the system can clearly identify which document type to use based on the context of the transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Ensure that users are selecting the correct document type when entering financial data. Provide training or guidelines to minimize errors during data entry.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that provide solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the system behaves as expected when posting financial data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (Document Type Configuration) and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration tasks.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial postings and document types for a deeper understanding of how they interact.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to access and modify document type settings if necessary.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.