Message type: E = Error
Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation
Message number: 490
Message text: Document type &1 was used for the posting
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G0490
- Document type &1 was used for the posting ?The SAP error message G0490 indicates that a specific document type (denoted as &1) is being used for a posting that is not allowed or is not configured correctly in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, such as in the General Ledger or during the posting of invoices.
Cause: Document Type Configuration: The document type may not be configured to allow the type of posting you are attempting. This could be due to restrictions set in the configuration for that document type. Posting Period: The posting period may be closed or not open for the document type you are trying to use. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post using that document type. Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may be restricted from using specific document types.
Solution: Check Document Type Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7). Verify that the
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