How To Fix GJ878 - Document Type & Does not Allow Vendor Lines or G/L Lines.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GJ - Joint Venture Accounting

• Message number: 878

• Message text: Document Type & Does not Allow Vendor Lines or G/L Lines.

What causes this issue?

For intercompany partners, cutback tries to create postings with vendor
lines and with G/L lines.
The document type &V1& which is selected for the company code &V2&, JV
function &V3&, and posting method &V4& does not allow vendor lines or
G/L lines.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

<DS:TRAN.OBA7>Maintain</> the document type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GJ878 - Document Type & Does not Allow Vendor Lines or G/L Lines. ?

  The SAP error message GJ878 ("Document Type & Does not Allow Vendor Lines or G/L Lines") typically occurs when you are trying to post a document (such as an invoice or a journal entry) that includes vendor lines or general ledger (G/L) lines, but the document type you are using does not permit these types of entries.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are using is configured in such a way that it does not allow the posting of vendor or G/L lines. This is often set up in the configuration of the document types in the SAP system.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on the types of accounts that can be posted to them. For example, some document types may be restricted to only allow customer lines or specific types of internal postings.
  Incorrect Document Type Selection: The user may have selected an incorrect document type that does not support the intended posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Document > Document Types.
  Check the settings for the document type you are using. Ensure that it is configured to allow vendor lines or G/L lines if that is your intention.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Document Type:
  
  If the document type you are using is not appropriate for the transaction you are trying to post, select a different document type that allows the posting of vendor or G/L lines.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have access to change the configuration, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for SAP configuration in your organization. They can help you understand the restrictions and possibly adjust the settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type you are using is appropriate for the type of posting you are trying to make. If necessary, switch to a different transaction type that allows the desired postings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP provides patches or additional guidance for specific issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document types and their configurations to better understand how they work and what restrictions may apply.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, it is advisable to test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to the production environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GJ878 error and successfully post your document in SAP.