How To Fix G0643 - Document types contain an invalid business application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 643

• Message text: Document types contain an invalid business application

What causes this issue?

You have directly or indirectly assigned the following document types
to the task to be processed:
&V1&&V2&&V3&&V4&
The business application of these document types is not the
'consolidation of investments.'

System Response

Program terminated

How to fix this error?

You can only assign to a C/I task document types defined with the
business application 'consolidation of investments'. You therefore need
to do one of the following:
Assign different document types to the task, either directly or
indirectly (using combinations of accounting technique and activity).
Change the business application in the document types listed above.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0643 - Document types contain an invalid business application ?

  The SAP error message G0643, which states "Document types contain an invalid business application," typically occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of document types and their associated business applications in the SAP system. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or others, depending on the context in which the error arises.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The document type may not be correctly configured to correspond with the intended business application. This can happen if the document type is set up incorrectly in the configuration settings.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the configuration tables that link document types to their respective business applications.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that led to inconsistencies.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that interact with document types, they may not be properly aligned with the standard configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in the relevant module (e.g., FI, CO).
  Verify that the document type in question is correctly linked to the appropriate business application.
  Use transaction code OBY6 for FI document types or OKB9 for CO document types to review and adjust settings.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations: 
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the document types and business applications.
  Ensure that any custom logic does not interfere with standard processing.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for errors or warnings.
  Ensure that all necessary configuration settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the document types function as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for G0643 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for document type configuration, such as OBY6, OKB9, and others depending on the module.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP Basis or functional consultant who can provide deeper insights into the system configuration and potential underlying issues.