How To Fix 5G293 - Document type &1 may not be used in this polling program

5G293 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Document type &1 may not be used in this polling program

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G293 - Document type &1 may not be used in this polling program ?

  The SAP error message 5G293 indicates that a specific document type (denoted as &1 in the message) is not allowed to be used in the context of the polling program you are trying to execute. This error typically arises in scenarios involving document processing, such as invoice processing, where certain document types are restricted based on configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the document type you are trying to use is not configured to be processed by the specific polling program. This could be due to:
  
  Configuration Settings: The document type may not be included in the allowed list for the polling program in the system configuration.
  Business Rules: Certain document types may be restricted based on business rules or workflows defined in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in place, they may impose restrictions on which document types can be processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error,