How To Fix GC185 - Document type & does not support account assignments for add. fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Document type & does not support account assignments for add. fields

What causes this issue?

'Document per additional field' was chosen within rules for IC
Eliminations. The assigned document type does not support account
assignments with additional fields.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Set the indicator 'Use additional fields' in the respective document
type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC185 - Document type & does not support account assignments for add. fields ?

  The SAP error message GC185 ("Document type & does not support account assignments for add. fields") typically occurs when you are trying to post a document (like an invoice or a journal entry) using a document type that does not allow for certain account assignment fields to be filled in. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are using is configured in such a way that it does not support additional account assignment fields. This could be due to settings in the configuration of the document type in the SAP system.
  Field Settings: The additional fields you are trying to fill in (like cost center, internal order, etc.) may not be allowed for the specific document type you are using.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be compatible with the account assignment fields you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in the SAP system (Transaction code: OBA7 for FI document types).
  Verify if the document type is set to allow account assignments. If not, you may need to change the configuration or use a different document type that supports the required fields.
  
  
  
  Use Appropriate Document Type:
  
  If the document type you are using does not support the additional fields, consider using a different document type that does. Consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to identify the correct document type.
  
  
  
  Review Field Settings:
  
  Check the field status group assigned to the document type. You can do this by navigating to the configuration for field status groups (Transaction code: OBC4).
  Ensure that the additional fields you want to use are set to "Required" or "Optional" in the field status group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction you are using to understand the limitations and requirements for account assignments.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to use the document type and the associated account assignment fields.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (for document type configuration) and OBC4 (for field status groups).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the document can be posted successfully.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and requirements.