How To Fix PSM_S4C_POSTINGS301 - Posting to cash-relevant accounts uses incorrect document types.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_POSTINGS -

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Posting to cash-relevant accounts uses incorrect document types.

What causes this issue?

You are using a document type that is not allowed for postings to
cash-relevant accounts.

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?

For manual processes, use one of the following standard document types:
KZ (<LS>Vendor Payment</>)
DZ (<LS>Customer Payment</>)
ZP (<LS>Payment Posting</>)
ZR (<LS>Bank Reconciliation</>)
ZS (<LS>Payment by Check</>)
SJ (<LS>Cash Journal Doc</>)
For automated processes, postings to cash-relevant accounts require a
'Treasury Fund' constant. The automated process used here does not
provide this. Please contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS301 - Posting to cash-relevant accounts uses incorrect document types. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS301 indicates that there is an issue with posting to cash-relevant accounts using incorrect document types. This error typically arises in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or when dealing with cash management functionalities in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used for the posting does not match the requirements for cash-relevant accounts. Each document type in SAP has specific settings that determine how it can be used, including which accounts it can post to.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for cash management or the specific document types may not be set up correctly. This can include settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module or Public Sector Management (PSM) module.
  
  
  Account Determination: The account determination settings may not be aligned with the document type being used, leading to the error when trying to post.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify the document type being used for the posting. Ensure that it is appropriate for cash-relevant accounts. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system (transaction code OBA7 for document types).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for cash management and ensure that the document types are correctly configured to allow postings to cash-relevant accounts. This can be done in the following paths:
  
  For FI: SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Document ? Document Types
  For PSM: SPRO ? Public Sector Management ? Financial Accounting ? Document Types
  
  
  
  
  
  Account Determination:
  
  Check the account determination settings to ensure that the correct accounts are being used for the document type in question. This can be done in the configuration settings for account determination.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to cash management and document types to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test posting to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Posting), F-02 (General Posting), and others that may be involved in the posting process.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to PSM and cash management for any known issues or updates that may be relevant to your situation.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PSM_S4C_POSTINGS301 error in your SAP system.