How To Fix AA467 - Enter a document type for transaction type & via Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 467

• Message text: Enter a document type for transaction type & via Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AA467 - Enter a document type for transaction type & via Customizing ?

  The SAP error message AA467 ("Enter a document type for transaction type & via Customizing") typically occurs in the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module when a transaction type is being processed without a corresponding document type being defined in the system. This can happen during various asset transactions, such as acquisitions, retirements, or transfers.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined document type for the specified transaction type in the system's configuration. Each transaction type in Asset Accounting must be linked to a document type to ensure that the system can generate the appropriate accounting entries.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the document type for the relevant transaction type in the SAP Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter the transaction code SPRO and press Enter.
  Click on "SAP Reference IMG" to access the Implementation Guide.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Asset Accounting Settings:
  
  Follow the path: Financial Accounting (New) -> Asset Accounting -> Integration -> Define Document Types for Asset Transactions.
  
  
  
  Define Document Types:
  
  In the "Define Document Types for Asset Transactions" section, you will see a list of transaction types.
  Find the transaction type that is causing the error (indicated by the & in the error message).
  Ensure that a document type is assigned to this transaction type. If it is not, you will need to create a new entry or modify an existing one to link the transaction type with a document type.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction that was causing the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Types: Transaction types in Asset Accounting define how different asset transactions are processed and how they affect the financial statements.
  Document Types: Document types are used in SAP to categorize accounting documents and control their processing. Each document type has specific properties, such as number ranges and posting rules.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorization to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to include your changes in a transport request to move them to the production environment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.