How To Fix 68163 - No valid document type selected from TZB08

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 163

• Message text: No valid document type selected from TZB08

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68163 - No valid document type selected from TZB08 ?

  The SAP error message "68163 No valid document type selected from TZB08" typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document types in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid document type for the transaction you are trying to execute, which is defined in the configuration table TZB08.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The document type you are trying to use is not defined in the TZB08 table.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the document type may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type.
  Transaction Type Mismatch: The transaction type being used may not correspond to any valid document type in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code OBD2 (or SPRO -> Financial Accounting -> Financial Accounting Global Settings -> Document -> Document Types -> Define Document Types).
  Verify that the document type you are trying to use is correctly defined and active in the system.
  
  
  
  Review TZB08 Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE16N to view the contents of the TZB08 table.
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is listed and that it is valid for the transaction you are executing.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the document type. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP configuration team or basis team to ensure that the document types are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBD2: Define Document Types
  SE16N: Data Browser for table views
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on document types and their configuration.
  Support: If the issue continues, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message "68163 No valid document type selected from TZB08".