How To Fix GC184 - Indicator 'Document per additional field' not uniformly maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Indicator 'Document per additional field' not uniformly maintained

What causes this issue?

Multiple rules for IC Eliminations have been assigned to a single
document type. The 'Document per additional field' indicator has
inconsistent settings among these rules.

System Response

The system will use the setting of the first rule.

How to fix this error?

Make the indicator settings consistent in all of the rules assigned to
the document type.
or
Use more document types if the different settings are required.
Assign the document type only to rules with the same indicator
settings.
Run the program once for each document type.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC184 - Indicator 'Document per additional field' not uniformly maintained ?

  The SAP error message GC184, which states "Indicator 'Document per additional field' not uniformly maintained," typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the configuration of the "Document per additional field" indicator across different settings in the system. This indicator is used in various SAP modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO), to determine how documents are managed based on additional fields.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The indicator is set differently in various areas of the system (e.g., different company codes, controlling areas, or document types).
  Missing Settings: The indicator may not be set at all in some relevant configurations, leading to discrepancies.
  Transport Issues: If configurations were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), inconsistencies may arise if not all relevant settings were included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GC184 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where the "Document per additional field" indicator is set.
  Ensure that the indicator is uniformly maintained across all relevant settings (e.g., company codes, document types, etc.).
  
  
  
  Maintain Consistency:
  
  If you find discrepancies, update the settings to ensure that the indicator is consistently set to the same value across all relevant configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary configurations were included.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configurations or manually adjust them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to assist in troubleshooting similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SE10 (for transport requests), or SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message, as SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.