How To Fix GK858 - Document type cannot be used for consolidation of investments

GK858 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 858

• Message text: Document type cannot be used for consolidation of investments

What causes this issue?

Document type &V1& with posting level &V2& cannot be used for
<DS:GLOS.consolidation_of_investments>consolidation of investments</>.
Consolidation of investments entries must have posting level 30.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Select a different use or posting level for the document type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GK858 - Details

• The SAP error message GK858, which states "Document type cannot be used for consolidation of investments," typically occurs in the context of financial consolidation processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with investment accounting. This error indicates that the document type you are trying to use is not configured to be utilized for the consolidation of investments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are using may not be set up in the system to allow for investment consolidation. This can happen if the document type is not linked to the appropriate settings in the configuration.
  Incorrect Document Type Usage: You may be using a document type that is not intended for the specific transaction or process you are trying to execute.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain document types for investment consolidation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to