How To Fix GC098 - Doc type & for prev.period entry is not compatible to doc type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Doc type & for prev.period entry is not compatible to doc type &

What causes this issue?

For posting the previous period shares you selected a
<GL:document_type>document type</> that is no compatible to the
document type used for posting the current period shares.
This is because the following parameters are not identical:
<DS:DE.RLEVL>posting level</>
currency codes
indicator 'No composite rate'

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Choose a different document type that accommodates the necessary
settings or set the appropriate parameters according to the specified
document type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC098 - Doc type & for prev.period entry is not compatible to doc type & ?

  The SAP error message GC098 indicates that there is an issue with the document type being used for a previous period entry. Specifically, the error message states that the document type for the entry is not compatible with the document type specified in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use for the previous period may not be configured to allow postings in that period. Each document type in SAP can have specific settings that restrict or allow postings to certain periods.
  
  
  Period Closing: The previous period may have been closed, and the system does not allow postings to closed periods for certain document types.
  
  
  Posting Period Settings: The posting period settings in the configuration may not allow the document type to be used for the specified period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Verify that the document type you are using is allowed for postings in the previous period.
  
  
  
  Review Period Closing:
  
  Check if the previous period is closed. You can do this by going to the transaction code OB52, which allows you to view and manage the posting periods.
  If the period is closed, you may need to reopen it temporarily to make the necessary entries, or you may need to use a different document type that is allowed for the previous period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Period Settings:
  
  Ensure that the posting period settings for the document type are correctly configured to allow postings in the desired periods.
  You can check the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) configuration under "Financial Accounting Global Settings" > "Document" > "Document Types".
  
  
  
  Use a Different Document Type:
  
  If the document type you are trying to use is not compatible with the previous period, consider using a different document type that is allowed for that period.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBA7: Document Type Configuration
  OB52: Manage Posting Periods
  FB01: General Journal Entry
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display (for checking related entries)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to document types and posting periods.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to post entries in the specified document type and period.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GC098 error and successfully post your entries. If the issue persists, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.