How To Fix GC707 - Too few spaces for transaction type (minimum no. of spaces = 3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 707

• Message text: Too few spaces for transaction type (minimum no. of spaces = 3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC707 - Too few spaces for transaction type (minimum no. of spaces = 3) ?

  The SAP error message GC707 ("Too few spaces for transaction type (minimum no. of spaces = 3)") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with the posting of documents in the General Ledger (G/L) or during the execution of certain financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system requires a minimum of three spaces (or characters) to be entered for a specific transaction type. This is often related to the configuration of transaction types in the system, where the transaction type being used is not properly defined or does not meet the minimum character requirement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GC707 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transaction Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for transaction types in the SAP system. This can usually be found in the Financial Accounting (FI) module under the path: 
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Document > Document Types > Define