How To Fix GK847 - Document type & not defined for posting level &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 847

• Message text: Document type & not defined for posting level &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK847 - Document type & not defined for posting level & ?

  The SAP error message GK847 indicates that a specific document type is not defined for the specified posting level in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of financial postings, particularly in the General Ledger (G/L) accounting module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type you are trying to use has not been configured for the specified posting level in the system.
  Incorrect Posting Level: The posting level you are using may not be compatible with the document type.
  Custom Document Types: If you are using custom document types, they may not have been properly set up in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GK847 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBY6 (or OBY7 depending on your version) to check the configuration of document types.
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is defined for the relevant posting level.
  
  
  
  Define Document Type for Posting Level:
  
  If the document type is not defined, you will need to add it. You can do this in the same configuration area (OBY6/OBY7).
  Make sure to assign the document type to the correct posting level.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Levels:
  
  Check the posting levels defined in your system. You can do this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Document Types.
  Ensure that the posting level you are using is appropriate for the document type.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for SAP configuration in your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6, OBY7, and FB50 (for G/L postings).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document types and posting levels.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to document types and posting levels.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK847 error and successfully post your documents in SAP.