How To Fix GK872 - No number ranges / auto reversal for document type &1 (dimension &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 872

• Message text: No number ranges / auto reversal for document type &1 (dimension &2)

What causes this issue?

No number ranges have been defined, nor has the automatic reversal flag
been selected for document type &V1& in dimension &V2&. Every document
type must have at least one of these entries.

System Response

Settings are incomplete and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK872 - No number ranges / auto reversal for document type &1 (dimension &2) ?

  The SAP error message GK872 indicates that there are no number ranges defined for the specified document type and dimension. This error typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when trying to post a document that requires a number range for automatic reversal.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a defined number range for the specified document type and dimension. This can happen if the configuration for the document type has not been set up correctly.
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may not be configured to allow for automatic reversals, or the number range for that document type may not be maintained.
  Dimension Issues: The dimension specified in the error message may not have a corresponding number range defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GK872 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the relevant number range object associated with the document type in question.
  Ensure that a number range is defined for the document type and dimension.
  
  
  
  Maintain Number Ranges:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 to maintain number ranges for document types.
  Select the appropriate document type and ensure that the number range is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check the settings for the document type.
  Ensure that the document type is configured to allow for automatic reversals.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary authorizations to make changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or administrator to ensure that the number ranges and document types are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OBA7: Maintain Number Ranges for Document Types
  OBY6: Document Type Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and document type configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GK872 error and ensure that the necessary number ranges are in place for the document types you are working with.