How To Fix GC168 - Document type & not used for corporate values only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Document type & not used for corporate values only

What causes this issue?

Since the document type is also used for posting values in local
currency, it is not suitable for group-related entries.
SYSTEM_RESPONSE&
The program does not create any postings.

How to fix this error?

Define a suitable document type in the Document Type table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC168 - Document type & not used for corporate values only ?

  The SAP error message GC168 ("Document type & not used for corporate values only") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with document types that are not configured to handle corporate values in the system. This error can arise during various transactions, such as posting journal entries or creating financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use is not set up to handle corporate values. In SAP, document types are configured to specify how different types of financial transactions are processed.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are attempting to perform may not be compatible with the selected document type.
  Company Code Settings: The company code settings may not allow the use of the specified document type for corporate values.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP