How To Fix GL239 - No valid document types found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GL - FI-SL Rollup

• Message number: 239

• 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.OBA7>Define document types</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GL239 - No valid document types found ?

  The SAP error message GL239 "No valid document types found" typically occurs when you are trying to post a financial document, but 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.
  Transaction Code Issues: The transaction code being used may not be linked to any valid document types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (for document types) and verify if 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.
  
  
  
  Assign Document Type to Company Code:
  
  If the document type is not assigned to the company code, you can assign it in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Deactivation:
  
  Verify if the document type has been deactivated. If it has, you may need to reactivate it or create a new document type.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction Code:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction code that corresponds to the document type you want 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: 
  
  OBY6 - Document Type Configuration
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  OBD2 - Assign Document Types to Company Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to document types and error GL239.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for financial accounting to understand the configuration and usage of document types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GL239 error and implement the appropriate solution.