How To Fix GC804 - Specified document type &1 ignored, replaced by &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 804

• Message text: Specified document type &1 ignored, replaced by &2

What causes this issue?

You would like to cancel a document whose
<GL:document_type>document type</> &V2&
does not match the entered document type &V1&.

System Response

The entered document type is replaced by the document type of the
original document, so that the reversal document receives
document type &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC804 - Specified document type &1 ignored, replaced by &2 ?

  The SAP error message GC804 indicates that a specified document type has been ignored and replaced by another document type. This typically occurs in the context of document processing in SAP, particularly in financial or logistics transactions.
  Cause:
  The error message GC804 is triggered when:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type specified in the transaction is not valid for the operation being performed. This could be due to configuration settings in the SAP system where certain document types are restricted or not allowed for specific transactions.
  Document Type Mapping: The system has a mapping or replacement logic that automatically substitutes the specified document type with another one that is valid for the operation.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type, leading the system to replace it with a default or alternative document type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GC804 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in the relevant module (e.g., Financial Accounting, Controlling, etc.).
  Ensure that the specified document type is correctly configured and allowed for the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  Verify the transaction settings to see if there are any specific rules or mappings that dictate which document types can be used.
  Check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be influencing document type selection.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with to understand the implications of document type changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration or user roles, perform tests to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the correct document type is being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types in Financial Accounting) or OMJJ (for document types in Inventory Management) to check and modify document type settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to document type handling that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and authorizations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GC804 error and implement a solution to resolve it.