How To Fix GC809 - Document type & uses an invalid posting level &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 809

• Message text: Document type & uses an invalid posting level &

What causes this issue?

Document type &V1& has an invalid <DS:DE.RLEVL>posting level</>.

System Response

Posting not possible.

How to fix this error?

Check the posting level in the document type definition.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC809 - Document type & uses an invalid posting level & ?

  The SAP error message GC809 indicates that a document type is using an invalid posting level. This error typically arises during the posting of financial documents, such as journal entries or invoices, when the system detects that the document type configuration does not align with the expected posting levels.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The document type may not be properly configured in the system, particularly regarding its posting level.
  Posting Level Mismatch: The posting level defined for the document type does not match the requirements for the transaction being processed.
  Customizations: If there have been custom developments or modifications to the standard SAP configuration, these could lead to inconsistencies in how posting levels are handled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD2 (for document types) or OBY6 (for posting periods).
  Verify the configuration of the document type in question. Ensure that the posting level is set correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Levels:
  
  Ensure that