How To Fix GK749 - Document type &1 does not exist in dimension &2 (please correct)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 749

• Message text: Document type &1 does not exist in dimension &2 (please correct)

What causes this issue?

Selected journal entries are posted to document type &V1&, which is not
available in dimension &V2&, that means no master data exists for this
document type. This document type was presumably deleted by mistake
after the posting.

System Response

The documents which are concerned can not be reversed.

How to fix this error?

Create in Customizing of consolidation in dimension &V2& the document
type &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK749 - Document type &1 does not exist in dimension &2 (please correct) ?

  The SAP error message GK749 indicates that there is an issue with a document type that is not recognized in a specific dimension. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with document types in the context of planning or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The document type specified in the error message does not exist in the system for the specified dimension. This could be due to a configuration issue or a typo in the document type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The document type may not have been properly configured in the system for the specific dimension you are working with.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it is possible that the document types were not correctly transferred or mapped.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type in the specified dimension.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the document type exists for the specified dimension.
  Use transaction codes like OBAY (for document types) to check if the document type is defined.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Document Type:
  
  If the document type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done through the configuration settings.
  If it exists but is not correctly configured, you may need to modify its settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Dimension Settings:
  
  Ensure that the dimension in question is correctly set up to accept the specified document type.
  Check if there are any restrictions or settings that might prevent the document type from being recognized.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the document type and dimension.
  You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message GK749.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBAY, SPRO, and others that pertain to document type configuration and financial settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the document type is now recognized in the specified dimension and that the error no longer occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GK749 error and implement a solution to resolve it.