How To Fix 9J631 - Document type & not allowed for creating/changing PBE documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 631

• Message text: Document type & not allowed for creating/changing PBE documents

What causes this issue?

This document type is not allowed for creating/changing PBE reports.

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?

In Customizing you can define for each document type whether you want
creating/changing of PBE reports to be allowed or not.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J631 - Document type & not allowed for creating/changing PBE documents ?

  The SAP error message 9J631 indicates that a specific document type is not allowed for creating or changing PBE (Payment Block Entry) documents. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions or document processing within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use may not be configured to allow PBE transactions. This could be due to settings in the configuration of the document types in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or change documents of that type.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or validations may restrict the use of specific document types for PBE transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in SAP (Transaction Code: OBA7 or SPRO).
  Verify if the document type in question is allowed for PBE transactions. If not, you may need to adjust the configuration to allow it.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or change the document type in question. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the business rules, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in the relevant module (e.g., FI, CO).
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or user exits that might be affecting the document type processing, review those to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the document type can now be used for creating or changing PBE documents without triggering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBA7 (Document Type Configuration) and SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the underlying tables and structures.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document types and PBE processing for a better understanding of the configurations and restrictions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.