How To Fix GL233 - No valid document types found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 233

• Message text: No valid document types found

What causes this issue?

No valid document types are defined.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Define valid document types in Customizing.
<DS:TRAN.GCBR>Define rollup document types</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL233 - No valid document types found ?

  The SAP error message GL233 "No valid document types found" typically occurs when you are trying to post a financial document, and the system cannot find a valid document type for the transaction you are attempting to execute. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of journal entries, invoices, or other financial transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use may not be configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the document type.
  Company Code Settings: The document type may not be assigned to the company code you are working with.
  Document Type Deactivation: The document type may have been deactivated or deleted in the system.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code being used may not be associated with the intended document type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (for document types) and verify that the document type you are trying to use is configured correctly.
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to post using the specific document type. This can be done through transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to the correct company code. You can check this in the configuration settings for financial accounting.
  
  
  
  Check for Deactivation:
  
  Confirm that the document type has not been deactivated. You can do this by reviewing the document type settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction Code:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct transaction code that corresponds to the document type you intend to use.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to document types include OBY6 (Document Types), OBD2 (Document Type for Document Management), and FB50 (General Ledger Account Document).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring document types and related settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the GL233 error message in SAP.