How To Fix HF201 - Document type "SA" is used for updates

HF201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HF - Error messages for PS reporting

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Document type "SA" is used for updates

What causes this issue?

You want to run the project interest calculation, but have not
maintained a document type for it in Customizing.

System Response

The system uses the standard document type ("SA") to post the interest.
The system displays this message for every interest run where no
document type has been maintained in Customizing.

How to fix this error?

Have the system administrator or some other authorized person change
the prescribed document type.
If you want to post the interest with a document type other than SA,
use the "Goto" menu to change the document type in the posting details.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HF201 - Document type "SA" is used for updates ?

  The SAP error message HF201 indicates that the document type "SA" (which typically stands for "Standard Accounting Document") is being used for updates in a way that is not allowed. This error usually arises in the context of financial postings or document updates in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type "SA" is generally used for standard accounting entries. If the system is trying to process an update or a posting that is not compatible with this document type, it will trigger this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of the "SA" document type for certain types of updates or transactions.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update with the specified document type.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code being used may not be appropriate for the type of document or update being attempted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document