How To Fix 42198 - Document check

42198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Document check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 42198 - Document check ?

  The SAP error message 42198, which states "Document check," typically occurs during the processing of documents in SAP, particularly in the context of financial transactions or document postings. This error can arise due to various reasons, often related to document validation checks that SAP performs to ensure data integrity and compliance with business rules.
  Causes of Error 42198
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required fields may be missing or contain incorrect data, leading to validation failures.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow further processing (e.g., it might be blocked or already posted).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action on the document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the document from being processed correctly.
  Business Rules Violations: The document may violate specific business rules or validations set up in the system.
  
  Solutions to Error 42198
  
  Check Document Data: