How To Fix 0D187 - No document type with receivable type found for interest or charges

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 187

• Message text: No document type with receivable type found for interest or charges

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D187 - No document type with receivable type found for interest or charges ?

  The SAP error message 0D187 ("No document type with receivable type found for interest or charges") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with interest or charges in accounts receivable or accounts payable. This error indicates that the system cannot find a suitable document type that corresponds to the receivable type for the interest or charges being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause is that the necessary configuration for document types related to interest or charges has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be correctly defined to handle interest or charges.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not align with the standard configurations, leading to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from processing the interest or charges correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (FI) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Document Types.
  Ensure that the document types for interest and charges are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate receivable types.
  
  
  
  Define Document Types:
  
  If the necessary document types do not exist, you may need to create them.
  Ensure that the document types are assigned to the correct company codes and are configured to handle the specific receivable types.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are custom developments, review them to ensure they do not interfere with the standard processing of interest and charges.
  Consult with your ABAP developers or SAP consultants if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for customers or vendors to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the receivable types are correctly assigned to the relevant accounts.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that interest and charges can be processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBY6 (for document types) and OBD2 (for defining document types) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring document types and handling interest and charges.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.