Message type: E = Error
Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation
Message number: 846
Message text: Document type & is not allowed for automatic posting
<DS:GLOS.document_type>Document type</> &V1& cannot be used in
automatic consolidation functions. It can only be used for manual
posting.
Error message
Deactivate the indicator for manual posting of document type &V1& in
document type maintenance, or use an appropriate document type for
posting.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
GK846
- Document type & is not allowed for automatic posting ?The SAP error message GK846 ("Document type & is not allowed for automatic posting") typically occurs when you attempt to post a document using a document type that is not configured for automatic posting in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO), depending on the context of the posting.
Cause: Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use is not set up for automatic postings in the configuration settings. Posting Rules: The system may have specific rules that restrict certain document types from being posted automatically. User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post documents of that type automatically. Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may not support automatic posting for the specified document type.
Solution: Check Document Type Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO). Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings
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