How To Fix 9J184 - PBE document type not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 184

• Message text: PBE document type not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J184 - PBE document type not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 9J184 indicates that the document type specified in a PBE (Payment Batch Entry) is not allowed. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the document type being used and the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type used in the PBE may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to it being inactive or not assigned to the relevant company code or payment method.
  Payment Method Restrictions: The payment method associated with the document type may have restrictions that prevent its use in certain scenarios.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type.
  Incorrect Input: The document type may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBD2 (for document type configuration) and verify that the document type is correctly configured for the relevant company code and payment method.
  Ensure that the document type is active and has the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Review Payment Method Settings:
  
  Check the payment method configuration in transaction code FBZP. Ensure that the document type is allowed for the payment method you are using.
  Make sure that the payment method is correctly assigned to the company code.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the document type in the PBE transaction. Ensure that it is entered correctly and matches the allowed document types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FBZP: Configuration for payment methods in the company code.
  OBD2: Configuration for document types.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider searching SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 9J184 in your SAP system.