Message type: E = Error
Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung
Message number: 168
Message text: Document type '&' not defined
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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26168
- Document type '&' not defined ?The SAP error message "26168 Document type '&' not defined" typically occurs when you are trying to post a document (such as an invoice, purchase order, or other financial document) using a document type that has not been configured in the system. This can happen in various modules, including Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or Materials Management (MM).
Cause: Missing Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. Incorrect Document Type: The document type may be incorrectly specified in the transaction you are trying to execute. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type. Client-Specific Configuration: The document type may be defined in another client, but not in the current client you are working in.
Solution: Define the Document Type: Go to the transaction code OBAY (for FI) or OMH1 (for MM) to define the document type. Check if the document
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