How To Fix GK892 - Document type &1 may not merely post in group currency

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 892

• Message text: Document type &1 may not merely post in group currency

What causes this issue?

In document type &V1& you specified that the local currency values and
the transaction currency values should be translated into group
currency according to the currency translation method of the
consolidation unit. This is only possible when posting in either local
currency or transaction currency. Although the document type posts in
one of these currencies, the settings of ledger &V2& restrict this
pre-selection in the document type so that neither the local nor the
transaction currency would be posted.
In <DS:GLOS.currency_translation>currency translation</> this would
lead to the overwriting of the group currency values.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Change the settings for document type &V1& or ledger &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK892 - Document type &1 may not merely post in group currency ?

  The SAP error message GK892 indicates that a document type is not allowed to be posted in group currency only. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings where the system expects a local currency amount to be provided alongside the group currency amount.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A document is being posted with a document type that is configured to require local currency amounts.
  The posting is attempted with only the group currency amount provided, which is not permitted for that document type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question (Transaction Code: OBA7).
  Ensure that the document type is set up correctly to allow postings in both local and group currencies.
  
  
  
  Provide Local Currency Amount:
  
  When posting the document, ensure that you enter the amount in the local currency as well as in the group currency. This is often required for financial documents.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Settings:
  
  Check the currency settings in the company code configuration (Transaction Code: OX15) to ensure that the local currency is correctly defined and that the group currency is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Consult with Financial Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct document type to use or the required currency settings, consult with your finance team or SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try posting the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Types: Different document types in SAP have specific configurations that dictate how they can be used, including currency requirements.
  Group Currency: This is typically used for consolidated financial reporting across multiple company codes or entities.
  Local Currency: This is the currency in which the company code operates and is usually the currency of the country where the company is located.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, further investigation may be required, potentially involving debugging or checking for any customizations that may affect the posting behavior.