How To Fix 63172 - Unknown document type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 63 - Messages for Real Estate Management

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Unknown document type &

What causes this issue?

You must enter a document type from financial accounting for the
assignment of a number range for creating a document number for
correction items. You have entered unknown document type '&V1&'.

System Response

The system cannot execute the function.

How to fix this error?

Enter a document type that has been defined in FI. Its number range
interval will be used to create a document number for the correction
items with without reference to posting documents. These are used in
the legacy data transfer and for the transfer of correction items
within an asset.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 63172 - Unknown document type & ?

  The SAP error message "63172 Unknown document type &" typically indicates that the system has encountered a document type that it does not recognize or that is not defined in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to post a document, create a transaction, or access a specific document type.
  Causes:
  
  Undefined Document Type: The document type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The document type may not be properly configured in the relevant module (e.g., FI, MM, SD).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified document type.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be handling the document type correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the document type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., OBA7 for FI document types, OX15 for MM document types) and verify that the document type exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the document type is active and has the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to use the document type. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If the document type was recently transported, consult with the Basis team to ensure that all necessary configurations and settings were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the document type in question.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes can provide insights into known issues and recommended fixes.
  
  
  
  Testing in a Development Environment:
  
  If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to further diagnose the problem without affecting production data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for document type configuration (e.g., OBA7, OX15).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if others have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working with to understand the expected configurations for document types.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.