How To Fix GA726 - Use a correct document type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 726

• Message text: Use a correct document type

What causes this issue?

Document type &V1& has either not been defined or it cannot be used for
the specific function.
This could be because you are using a plan document type for the actual
allocation.

System Response

Without a document type it is impossible to assign a document number.
No document number has been assigned.

How to fix this error?

Inform the person in charge of customizing. The document types are
defined in table 889.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA726 - Use a correct document type ?

  The SAP error message GA726 "Use a correct document type" typically occurs when there is an issue with the document type being used in a transaction. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the posting of financial documents, sales orders, or other transactions that require a specific document type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type entered may not be valid for the transaction you are trying to perform. Each transaction in SAP has specific document types that are allowed.
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the configuration or the document type being deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type.
  Transaction Context: The document type may not be applicable in the context of the transaction being executed (e.g., trying to use a sales document type in a financial posting).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type you are using is valid for the transaction. You can do this by checking the documentation or configuration settings in SAP.
  Configuration Review: If you have access, review the configuration settings for the document type in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Sales and Distribution). Ensure that the document type is active and properly configured.
  
  For Financial Accounting, you can check the configuration in the SPRO transaction under Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Document > Document Types.
  For Sales and Distribution, check under Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the document type. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the document types relevant to your transaction.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to the error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error GA726 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or patches.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  SE11: To check table definitions related to document types.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on document types and their configurations in SAP to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GA726 error and implement a solution.