How To Fix AC197 - Document type &1 for periodic APC posting does not exist in co.code &2

AC197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Document type &1 for periodic APC posting does not exist in co.code &2

What causes this issue?

Document type &V1& does not exist for periodic APC posting in company
code &V2&.

System Response

The document type you entered for posting periodic APC values is not
defined.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry, or define the document type in Customizing for
Financial Accounting.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC197 - Document type &1 for periodic APC posting does not exist in co.code &2 ?

  The SAP error message AC197 indicates that there is an issue with the document type used for periodic Asset Accounting (APC) postings. Specifically, it states that the document type specified does not exist in the specified company code. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The document type referenced in the error message is not defined in the system for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for Asset Accounting may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the document type.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the document type.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the document type field during the posting process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or OBA7) to check the document types configured for your company code.
  Ensure that the document