How To Fix GU791 - Record type & is not allowed

GU791 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 791

• Message text: Record type & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Only record types '0', '1', '2' and '3' are defined and are valid
entries.

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?

Please use one of the defined record types.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU791 - Record type & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message GU791, which states "Record type & is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of data processing or data entry in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with financial documents, master data, or other transactional data. This error indicates that the system has encountered a record type that is not permitted in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Record Type: The record type being processed is not defined or is not valid for the operation being performed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain record types from being used.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have entered an incorrect record type manually, leading to this error.
  Version Compatibility: The record type may not be compatible with the version of the SAP module being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Record Type: Verify the record type being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is valid and allowed for the specific operation.
  Review Configuration: Check