How To Fix GK088 - Business application for the doc. type is not set to reclassification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Business application for the doc. type is not set to reclassification

What causes this issue?

Document type &V1& is used for
<DS:GLOS.reclassification>reclassification</>. You have not specified
this as the business application.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Select business application '7'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK088 - Business application for the doc. type is not set to reclassification ?

  The SAP error message GK088 indicates that the business application for the document type is not set to reclassification. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting, particularly when dealing with asset reclassifications.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform a reclassification of an asset, but the document type you are using is not configured to allow for reclassification transactions. In SAP, each document type has specific settings that determine how it can be used, and if the document type is not set up for reclassification, the system will generate this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the GK088 error, you need to check and potentially modify the configuration of the document type in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Asset Accounting:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting -> Integration -> Define Document Types.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Find the document type that you are using for the reclassification.
  Ensure that the document type is configured to allow reclassification. Look for settings related to "Reclassification" or similar options.
  
  
  
  Modify Document Type:
  
  If the document type is not set for reclassification, you may need to adjust the settings. This may involve checking the "Reclassification" checkbox or similar options depending on your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction where you encountered the error and try to perform the reclassification again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may encounter this error while using transactions like ABUMN (Transfer within Company Code) or ABT1N (Transfer between Company Codes).
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on document types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to document types in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration, it is advisable to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional Consultant to avoid any unintended consequences.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK088 error and successfully perform the asset reclassification.