How To Fix GC096 - Caution: Document type & does not post using additional fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Caution: Document type & does not post using additional fields

What causes this issue?

<GL:document_type>Document type</> &V1& that you used to post amounts
for the previous period does not allow account assignments in
additional fields. In the current period, entries are posted with
account assignments (using document type &V2&).
As a result, the document generated when posting for the previous
period does not make assignments in the additional fields. In some
cases, this could lead to inconsistencies in reports.

System Response

Warning

How to fix this error?

If required, set up document type &V1& to allow the use of additional
fields.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC096 - Caution: Document type & does not post using additional fields ?

  The SAP error message GC096, which states "Caution: Document type & does not post using additional fields," typically occurs in the context of financial document postings, particularly when using document types that are not configured to handle additional fields in the posting process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type being used does not support the additional fields that are being included in the posting. This can happen if the document type is not set up to handle certain fields or if the fields are not relevant for that document type.
  Field Settings: The additional fields may not be defined or activated for the specific document type in the configuration settings.
  Posting Logic: The logic for posting may not be aligned with the requirements of the additional fields, leading to a conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question (Transaction Code: OBA7 or SPRO).
  Ensure that the document type