How To Fix SAFTPT005 - Doc type & in BP doc.type list is also present in GL doc.type list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFTPT - (PT)Message Class for RSAFT_PT

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Doc type & in BP doc.type list is also present in GL doc.type list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAFTPT005 - Doc type & in BP doc.type list is also present in GL doc.type list ?

  The SAP error message SAFTPT005 indicates that there is a conflict between the document types defined for Business Partner (BP) and General Ledger (GL) in your SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the document type you are trying to use for a transaction is present in both the Business Partner document type list and the General Ledger document type list, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Document Types: The document type you are trying to use is defined for both Business Partner transactions and General Ledger transactions, leading to ambiguity in processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the document type settings in the SAP system, where the same document type is assigned to multiple categories that should be distinct.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP. This can typically be found in the following path:
  
  SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Document Types > Define Document Types.
  
  
  Check the document types assigned to both Business Partner and General Ledger. Ensure that the same document type is not assigned to both categories.
  
  
  
  Modify Document Types:
  
  If you find that the same document type is assigned to both, you will need to either:
  
  Change the document type for one of the categories (either Business Partner or General Ledger) to a different, unique document type.
  Create a new document type if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring document types and understanding their implications.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Types: In SAP, document types are used to categorize different types of financial transactions. Each document type has specific settings that determine how transactions are processed.
  Business Partner (BP): In SAP, the Business Partner concept is used to manage master data for customers, vendors, and other entities.
  General Ledger (GL): The General Ledger is a core component of financial accounting in SAP, where all financial transactions are recorded.
  
  By ensuring that document types are uniquely assigned and properly configured, you can avoid conflicts and ensure smooth processing of transactions in your SAP system.