How To Fix G01182 - Document type &1 is not assigned to a suitable task in period &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Document type &1 is not assigned to a suitable task in period &2

What causes this issue?

In the target period of the transfer posting, document type &V1& needs
to be assigned to a task with a task category that is supported by the
transfer function. The following task categories are supported:
02 - data collection
04 - manual posting
10 - interunit elimination
20 - elimination of interunit profit/loss in transferred inventory
50 - reclassification
Task categories 04 and 50 have a further restriction: The posting level
of the document type must be less than or equal to 20.
Document type &V1& does not meet these conditions in target period &V2&.

System Response

Processing cannot continue.

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 G01182 - Document type &1 is not assigned to a suitable task in period &2 ?

  The SAP error message G01182 indicates that a specific document type is not assigned to a suitable task for the specified period. This error typically arises in the context of financial accounting or controlling, where document types are used to categorize financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type in question may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that it is not linked to any tasks or that the tasks it is linked to are not valid for the specified period.
  Period Closure: The period you are trying to post to may be closed or not open for the document type you are using.
  Task Assignment: The document type may not be assigned to the appropriate task in the configuration settings of the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7 or SPRO).
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to the correct tasks and that these tasks are valid for the period in question.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it for posting. This can be done in the transaction code OB52, where you can adjust the posting periods for different document types.
  
  
  
  Review Task Assignments:
  
  Check the assignment of the document type to the relevant tasks in the system. Ensure that the document type is linked to the correct tasks that are active for the period you are trying to post.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team. They can provide insights into the configuration and help troubleshoot the issue further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBA7: Configuration for Document Types
  OB52: Open/Close Posting Periods
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration settings
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document types and their configuration.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to document type configurations and posting periods.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.