How To Fix G0489 - Document type &1: business application &2 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 489

• Message text: Document type &1: business application &2 is not allowed

What causes this issue?

For document type &V1&, you have specified business use &V2&.
In SAP S/4HANA consolidation, only the following values are allowed for
the business use of a document type:
Online Entry
Flexible Upload
External Reported Financial Data
External Documents
Balance Calculation of Profits
Rounding
Reclassification
Group Share Posting
Consolidation of Investments
Miscellaneous

System Response

The settings for document type &V1& are inconsistent and <ZH>cannot</>
be saved.

How to fix this error?

Specify an allowed value for the business use of document type &V1&.

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 G0489 - Document type &1: business application &2 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message G0489 indicates that a specific document type is not allowed for a particular business application. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, document postings, or when trying to create or process documents in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message G0489 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type you are trying to use may not be configured for the specific business application in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the configuration tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type for the business application.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or validations may restrict the use of specific document types for certain applications or scenarios.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may impose restrictions on document types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G0489 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document types in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling).
  Ensure that the document type is allowed for the specified business application. This can usually be checked in the configuration path for document types (e.g., SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Document -> Document Types).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to use the document type in question.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Rules:
  
  Review any business rules or validations that may be in place for the document type and business application. This may involve consulting with business process owners or functional consultants.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements, review the code to see if there are any restrictions imposed on the document type usage.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the document type can now be used without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SU53 (for authorization checks), and SE80 (for checking custom developments).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document types and business applications for further insights into configuration and usage.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.