How To Fix 8A171 - Official document class is not defined for doc.type &1 and D/C indic. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Official document class is not defined for doc.type &1 and D/C indic. &2

What causes this issue?

You are processing a document that is relevant for automatic
determination of an official Argentine document number. But for the
above-mentioned combination of the document type and Debit/Credit
Indicator, no official document class can be determined.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify the official document class for this combination of the document
type and Debit/Credit Indicator in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG._FICABFDP_TFKEXTDOC1>Define Official Document Classes.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A171 - Official document class is not defined for doc.type &1 and D/C indic. &2 ?

  The SAP error message 8A171 indicates that there is an issue with the document class not being defined for a specific document type and document category indicator. This error typically arises in the context of document management or when working with document types in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A document type is being used that does not have a corresponding document class defined in the system.
  The document category indicator (D/C indicator) is not properly configured or is missing for the specified document type.
  There may be a configuration issue in the document management settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Document Management > Document Types.
  Verify that the document type in question is correctly defined and has a corresponding document class assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Document Class:
  
  If the document class is not defined, you will need to create it.
  In the same configuration area, ensure that the document class is set up correctly for the document type and that it matches the D/C indicator.
  
  
  
  Check D/C Indicator:
  
  Ensure that the document category indicator is correctly assigned to the document type.
  You can check this in the same configuration area or by using transaction codes related to document management.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional configuration steps that may be required for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the document creation or processing again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  OAC3: To maintain document types and classes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage document types and classes.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.