How To Fix G00391 - For document type &1 fixing of characteristics &2 and &3 are incompatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 391

• Message text: For document type &1 fixing of characteristics &2 and &3 are incompatible

What causes this issue?

Please note the following marginal conditions for the fixing between
dependent and independent subassignments within a compound, which
guarantee a sensible outsorting of the document type:
Does a dependent subassignment have fixing 1 (temporary, fixing per
active default)? Then all independent characteristics, with which it is
compounded, must also have fixing 1 or 2 (constantly).
Is a dependent subassignment constantly fixed? Then all independent
characteristics, with which it is compounded, must also be constantly
fixed.
The currently selected settings for the dependent characteristic &V3&
and the independent characteristic &V2& are violating at least one of
these marginal conditions.

System Response

The settings can not be saved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the fixing for the characteristic &V2& and &V3& in accordance
with the marginal conditions mentioned 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00391 - For document type &1 fixing of characteristics &2 and &3 are incompatible ?

  The SAP error message G00391 indicates that there is an incompatibility in the characteristics of a document type. Specifically, it suggests that the fixing of characteristics (likely related to a document or transaction) is not compatible with the specified document type. This error typically arises in the context of document management or when dealing with specific business processes that require certain characteristics to be aligned.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Characteristics: The characteristics defined for the document type do not match the requirements or constraints set by the system. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration of document types.
  Misalignment between the characteristics assigned to the document and the expected characteristics for that document type.
  Changes in business rules or processes that have not been reflected in the system configuration.
  
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the characteristics correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or selection of characteristics during the document creation process can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the document type in question. Ensure that the characteristics defined are compatible with the requirements of the business process.
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings: Verify the settings for characteristics &2 and &3. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that their values are compatible with the document type &1.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or configuration guides related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., SD, MM, FI) to understand the expected characteristics for the document type.
  
  
  Test with Different Data: Try creating the document with different values for the characteristics to identify which specific values are causing the incompatibility.
  
  
  Custom Code Review: If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the characteristics and does not introduce any incompatibilities.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE80 (for custom development) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be valuable resources for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G00391 error and implement a suitable solution.