How To Fix GK837 - Document type &1 incompatible w/document type &2 in reference document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 837

• Message text: Document type &1 incompatible w/document type &2 in reference document

What causes this issue?

For your reference you chose a document with document type &V2&, which
is not compatible with the document type &V1& you entered. The
following parameters are not identical:
currency assignments
posted quantity

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Choose a different document type and/or document number that
corresponds with the settings in the reference document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK837 - Document type &1 incompatible w/document type &2 in reference document ?

  The SAP error message GK837 indicates that there is an incompatibility between two document types in a financial transaction or document processing scenario. Specifically, it suggests that the document type specified in the current transaction (document type &1) is not compatible with the document type of the reference document (document type &2).
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Mismatch: The primary cause of this error is that the document types involved are not allowed to interact with each other. For example, you might be trying to reference a document type that is not permitted for the type of transaction you are processing.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not allow certain document types to be used together. This can happen if the document types are set up with incompatible settings in the configuration.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules defined in the system that restrict the use of certain document types in conjunction with others.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Types: Review the document types involved in the transaction. Ensure that you are using the correct document type for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Review: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for the document types in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path in the SAP system (usually under Financial Accounting settings).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines to understand the compatibility rules for document types.
  Adjust Transaction: If possible, adjust the transaction to use a compatible document type. This may involve changing the reference document or the document type you are trying to create.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you analyze or adjust document types, such as FB01 (Post Document), FB02 (Change Document), or FB03 (Display Document).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to document type compatibility issues, as there may be patches or updates that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the actions you are attempting, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GK837 error and implement a solution to resolve it.