How To Fix 8B517 - Order document type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Order document type & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Entry not found in table TVAK.

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?

Please contact system administrator (Problem with standard table.)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B517 - Order document type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 8B517 indicates that the order document type specified does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when trying to create or process an order using a document type that has not been defined or is not active in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified in the transaction does not match any existing document types in the system.
  Inactive Document Type: The document type may exist but is not active or has been deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to order types in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Production Planning, etc.).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Verify the document type you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correctly entered and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., SPRO transaction) and check if the document type is defined.
  For example, in Sales and Distribution, you can check under:
  
  Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  
  
  For Production Orders, check under:
  
  Production > Production Order > Define Order Types.
  
  
  
  
  
  Activate Document Type:
  
  If the document type exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This usually requires access to the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the order with the specified document type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on the specific document type and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for checking document types, such as SPRO for configuration and SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message.
  User Manuals: Review user manuals or training materials for the specific module you are working with to understand the document types and their configurations better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.