How To Fix GK812 - Document type & is not allowed for manual posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 812

• Message text: Document type & is not allowed for manual posting

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.document_type>Document type</> &V1& cannot be used
for manual posting. It can only be used in automatic consolidation
functions.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Activate the manual posting indicator for document type &V1& or use
an appropriate document type for posting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK812 - Document type & is not allowed for manual posting ?

  The SAP error message GK812 ("Document type & is not allowed for manual posting") typically occurs when you attempt to post a document using a document type that is not configured to allow manual postings. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use is not set up to allow manual postings. This could be due to specific settings in the configuration of the document type.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post documents of that type.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, which can also lead to restrictions on certain document types.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on manual postings based on company policy or system configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Verify that the document type you are trying to use is configured to allow manual postings. If not, you may need to change the settings or use a different document type that allows manual postings.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post documents of the specified type. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the document type you are trying to use. You can check this in the transaction code OB52.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have access to change configurations or check authorizations, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for SAP configuration in your organization.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Document Type:
  
  If the document type is not meant for manual postings, consider using an alternative document type that is configured for manual entries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBA7: Configuration for Document Types
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document types and their configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GK812 error and implement a solution. If the issue persists, further investigation may be required, potentially involving SAP support.