How To Fix G00891 - Adjustment entry for universal document is not possible

G00891 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Adjustment entry for universal document is not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to post a document at posting level 0C (<LS>Adjustment Entry
for Universal Document</>) in dimension &V1& and version &V2& in fiscal
year &V3&. This is only possible if you have set the <LS>Reading from
Universal Document Is Active</> indicator in the definition of the data
streams for integration for the current dimension and version and have
specified an effective year that is <ZH>not</> later than the current
fiscal year &V3&.
In the current parameter environment (dimension, version), the <LS>Read
from Universal Document</> setting is not activated or is only activated
as of a fiscal year later than &V3&.

System Response

The system does not allow postings at posting level 0C (<LS>Adjustment
Entry for Universal Document</>) in the current parameter environment.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00891 - Adjustment entry for universal document is not possible ?

  The SAP error message G00891, which states "Adjustment entry for universal document is not possible," typically occurs in the context of financial postings and adjustments in the Universal Journal (ACDOCA) in SAP S/4HANA. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the adjustment may not allow for adjustments. Certain document types are configured to be non-adjustable.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, preventing any adjustments from being made. This is common in financial accounting where periods are locked after closing.
  
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to adjust may be in a status that does not allow for adjustments, such as being marked for deletion or already being adjusted.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict adjustments for certain types of documents or accounts.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user