How To Fix GC811 - For ledger &, document type & currency account assignment is required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 811

• Message text: For ledger &, document type & currency account assignment is required

What causes this issue?

The <GL:document_type>document type</> &V1& in <GL:version>version</>
&V2& has no specifications concerning the currencies to be assigned.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Please indicate in document type definition the currencies in which the
selected document type should post.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC811 - For ledger &, document type & currency account assignment is required ?

  The SAP error message GC811 typically indicates that there is a missing account assignment for a specific ledger, document type, and currency combination in your financial transaction. This error often arises during the posting of financial documents when the system cannot find the necessary configuration to process the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Account Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a defined account assignment for the specified ledger, document type, and currency combination.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the financial accounting settings, particularly in the settings related to the General Ledger (G/L) accounts.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not be properly configured to allow postings to the specified ledger or currency.
  Currency Settings: The currency used in the transaction may not be supported for the specified ledger or document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger Accounting (New) > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Preparation > Define Account Groups.
  Ensure that the account assignment for the specified ledger, document type, and currency is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the document type being used (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the document type is allowed for the specified ledger and that it has the necessary settings for account assignment.
  
  
  
  Verify Currency Settings:
  
  Ensure that the currency used in the transaction is valid for the ledger and document type.
  Check the currency settings in the configuration (Transaction Code: OB22) to ensure that the currency is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who can help you review the configuration settings in detail.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), OBA7 (for document types), and OB22 (for currency settings).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for detailed guidance on configuring account assignments and document types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the GC811 error in SAP.