How To Fix RTC_DOC_POSTING019 - Posting failed. Check document type configuration.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTC_DOC_POSTING - Message Class for ACDOCC posting API from AMDP

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Posting failed. Check document type configuration.

What causes this issue?

Consolidation document type is not maintained correctly.

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?

Check configuration of your document type under the relevant
consolidation model (transaction RTCDT). Make sure all mandatory
settings are made properly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTC_DOC_POSTING019 - Posting failed. Check document type configuration. ?

  The SAP error message RTC_DOC_POSTING019 indicates that a posting operation has failed due to issues with the document type configuration. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings, such as when trying to post a journal entry or a similar transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type being used for the posting may not be properly configured in the system. This could include settings related to number ranges, posting keys, or allowed transaction types.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post documents of the specified type.
  Inactive Document Type: The document type may be inactive or not allowed for the specific transaction you are trying to perform.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard posting process.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed or restricted for the document type being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7 for Financial Accounting).
  Ensure that the document type is correctly configured, including number ranges and allowed posting keys.
  Verify that the document type is active and not restricted for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to post documents of the specified type.
  Use Transaction Code: SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Period:
  
  Check if the posting period is open for the document type you are trying to use. You can do this in the transaction code OB52.
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it or use a different document type that is allowed for the current period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Team:
  
  If there are custom developments, consult with your technical team to ensure that there are no issues with custom code that might be affecting the posting process.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases notes that provide fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBA7 (Document Type Configuration)
  OB52 (Manage Posting Periods)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on document types and financial postings.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RTC_DOC_POSTING019 error in SAP.