How To Fix 25115 - Distribution type & has not been defined

25115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 25 - DDS: document distribution (DMS)

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Distribution type & has not been defined

What causes this issue?

The distribution type is not defined in table TDICT.

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?

Choose another distribution type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 25115 - Distribution type & has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message "25115 Distribution type & has not been defined" typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI) when a distribution type that is being referenced in a transaction or configuration has not been set up in the system. This can happen during processes such as cost allocation, internal orders, or when working with cost centers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The distribution type that is being referenced in the transaction has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect distribution type that does not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may have failed during the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Distribution Type:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO > Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Master Data > Distribution > Define Distribution