How To Fix GC806 - For document type &, subgroup or trading partner required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 806

• Message text: For document type &, subgroup or trading partner required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC806 - For document type &, subgroup or trading partner required ?

  The SAP error message GC806 ("For document type &, subgroup or trading partner required") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document types in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting. This error indicates that a required field, such as the subgroup or trading partner, is missing for the specified document type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type you are trying to use may not be properly configured to require a subgroup or trading partner.
  Missing Data: The transaction you are trying to post may not have the necessary data filled in, such as the trading partner or subgroup.
  Document Type Settings: The settings for the document type in the configuration may require additional fields that are not being populated during the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the document type you are using is configured to require a subgroup