How To Fix G0487 - Document type &1: Settings contain errors (see long text)

G0487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 487

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

What causes this issue?

You have specified the business use <LS>Posting of Group Shares</> for
document type &V1&. For such a document type, only the following
settings are permitted:
Posting level <LS>Consolidation Posting</>
<LS>Automatic</> posting
Posting of quantities only (that is, no posting of currencies)
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.

G0487 - Details

• The SAP error message G0487 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 or incorrect, which prevents the system from processing transactions related to that document type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The document type may not be fully configured in the system. This can include missing settings for number ranges, posting keys, or other related parameters.
  Inconsistent Settings: There may be inconsistencies in the settings for the document type, such as conflicts with other document types or settings that do not align with the business rules.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the document type settings.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard document type settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the document