How To Fix G00834 - Document type does not allow posting in transaction crcy or quantities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 834

• Message text: Document type does not allow posting in transaction crcy or quantities

What causes this issue?

If the document type does not plan posting in transaction currency or
quantities, then these characteristics will be hidden. The following
applies when creating a posting:
If the document type does not post in transaction currency then the
transaction currency key and amount will always be supplied by the
default currency. This happens independently of whether the posted FS
items plan a breakdown by transaction currency or not.
If the document type does not post any quantities, then the FS items,
which do not plan a required breakdown by quantities, can not be
posted.
Although document type &V1& does not plan posting in transaction
currency, that is of quantities, the characteristic belonging to it is
displayed at the moment.

System Response

Transaction currency, that is quantities are hidden, if the document
type does not post these values.

How to fix this error?

Check whether document type &V1& should not really be posted in
transaction currency, that is quantities. Set the indicator "hidden"
for the transaction currency,that is quantities, if the document type
does not post these values.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00834 - Document type does not allow posting in transaction crcy or quantities ?

  The SAP error message G00834, which states "Document type does not allow posting in transaction currency or quantities," typically occurs when you attempt to post a document using a document type that is not configured to allow transactions in a specific currency or quantity. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Causes:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are using may not be set up to allow postings in transaction currency or specific quantities. This is often a configuration issue in the SAP system.
  Currency Settings: The currency settings for the document type may not be compatible with the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on the currencies or quantities that can be posted.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified currency or quantity.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in the SAP system (Transaction Code: OBA7 for FI document types).
  Ensure that the document type is configured to allow postings in the desired transaction currency and quantities.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Settings:
  
  Check the currency settings in the company code and ensure that the document type allows for the currency you are trying to use.
  Verify that the currency settings in the transaction you are trying to post match the allowed settings for the document type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Type:
  
  If the transaction type has restrictions, consider using a different document type that allows the desired currency and quantity postings.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post transactions in the specified currency and quantity. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (for document type configuration) and OBY6 (for currency settings).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error G00834 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for detailed information on document types, currency settings, and posting rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.