How To Fix 8A404 - No document type defined in table & for company code &, document type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8A - Messages for Argentina

• Message number: 404

• Message text: No document type defined in table & for company code &, document type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8A404 - No document type defined in table & for company code &, document type & ?

  The SAP error message 8A404 indicates that there is no document type defined in the specified table for the given company code and document type. This error typically occurs when you are trying to post a document (like an invoice or a journal entry) and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the document type in the specified company code.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type may be incorrectly specified in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBYX (for document types) or OBA7 (for document types in Financial Accounting).
  Verify if the document type in question is defined for the specified company code.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Document Type:
  
  If the document type is missing, you can create it by clicking on the "New Entries" button and filling in the required fields (like document type, description, etc.).
  Ensure that the document type is assigned to the correct company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the document type was included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary authorizations to make changes, consult with your SAP configuration team or administrator to ensure that the document type is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBYX: Define Document Types
  OBA7: Document Types in Financial Accounting
  OBD2: Assign Document Types to Company Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for more details on document types and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8A404 and successfully post your documents in SAP.