How To Fix G0852 - Invalid doc.type, prior period &3, task &1 (elim. IU P/L invty) vers. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Invalid doc.type, prior period &3, task &1 (elim. IU P/L invty) vers. &2

What causes this issue?

Document type &V3& (prior period) is assigned to task &V1& for the
elimination of interunit (IU) profit/loss in inventory in special
version &V2& for a specified period. However, this document type does
not exist in the target dimension &V4&. The assignment is therefore
invalid in dimension &V4&.

System Response

The task &V1& is copied. The period-dependent assignment of document
types and exchange rate indicator is also copied. However, the
assignment of the document type 'prior period' is not copied for
special version &V2&.

How to fix this error?

The assignment in the source dimension can only be copied completely if
document type &V3& is also copied. You can also do this at a later
point in time (after an update run) by re-executing the copying
program. To re-execute the program do both of the following:
Select document type &V3& in addition to the previous settings.
Select the option "Do not change" for existing settings.
Alternatively, you can manually assign the document type to task &V1&
as follows:
Change the global parameters.
Change the dimension to &V4&.
Select a consolidation version that uses &V2& as the special version
for the elimination of IU profit/loss in inventory.
Assign document types to tasks in the section "Elimination of Interunit
Profit/Loss in Inventory" of Consolidation Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0852 - Invalid doc.type, prior period &3, task &1 (elim. IU P/L invty) vers. &2 ?

  The SAP error message G0852 indicates an issue related to the document type in the context of intercompany (IU) profit and loss inventory elimination. This error typically arises during the execution of a financial consolidation or closing process, particularly when dealing with intercompany transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified in the transaction is not valid for the prior period being processed. This can happen if the document type is not configured correctly in the system or if it is not allowed for the specified period.
  Period Closing: The error may occur if the period has been closed for posting, and the system does not allow any further entries for that period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the financial settings related to intercompany transactions, particularly in the document type settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type being used is valid for the prior period. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system (transaction code OBA7 for document types).
  Open the Period: If the period is closed, you may need to open it for posting. This can be done through transaction code OB52, where you can adjust the posting periods.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for intercompany transactions is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for document types, posting periods, and any related settings in the financial module.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to intercompany transactions and document types for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (Document Types), OB52 (Open/Close Posting Periods), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error G0852 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Intercompany Transactions: Understanding the configuration and processing of intercompany transactions in SAP can provide insights into potential issues and resolutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.