How To Fix >2137 - Document type for zero clearing not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >2 -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Document type for zero clearing not defined in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2137 - Document type for zero clearing not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message "2137 Document type for zero clearing not defined in Customizing" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when you are trying to perform a zero clearing operation, but the system cannot find a defined document type for this operation in the configuration settings.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined document type for zero clearing in the SAP system's configuration. This can happen if:
  
  The document type for zero clearing has not been set up in the system.
  The document type has been deleted or is inactive.
  There is a misconfiguration in the settings related to zero clearing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define a document type for zero clearing in the SAP Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Financial Accounting:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) > General Ledger > Document Types > Define Document Types.
  
  
  
  Define Document Type:
  
  In the document types configuration, check if a document type for zero clearing exists.
  If it does not exist, create a new document type specifically for zero clearing. You will need to specify:
  
  Document type key (e.g., ZC for zero clearing).
  Description.
  Number range.
  Other relevant settings as per your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the newly created document type is assigned to the appropriate configuration settings for zero clearing.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  After defining the document type, try to perform the zero clearing operation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6 - To define document types.
  OBD2 - To maintain document types for zero clearing.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring document types and zero clearing processes.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the SAP Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or Functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional configuration or authorization issues at play.