How To Fix GC835 - Document type & not defined in version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 835

• Message text: Document type & not defined in version &

What causes this issue?

<GL:document_type>Document type</> &V1& does not exist in
<GL:version>version</> &V2&.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Define the document type in the Implementation Guide under 'Posting'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC835 - Document type & not defined in version & ?

  The SAP error message GC835 indicates that a specific document type is not defined in the specified version of the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial documents, such as journal entries or invoices, when the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the document type in the specified version.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type has not been defined in the system for the specified version.
  Incorrect Version: The version specified in the transaction may not be the correct one for the document type being used.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type in the specified version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for document types (e.g., Financial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Document Types).
  Ensure that the document type in question is defined for the version you are working with.
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Confirm that you are using the correct version for the document type. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant configuration area.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the document type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If necessary, re-import the transport request or manually configure the document type.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional context or specific steps related to the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), OBA7 (Document Types), and OBA4 (Document Type for G/L).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error GC835 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.