How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_DAAG036 - Only Purchasing Document Category 'F' is valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_DAAG - Data Aging Message Class

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Only Purchasing Document Category 'F' is valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_DAAG036 - Only Purchasing Document Category 'F' is valid ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_DAAG036 indicates that the system is enforcing a restriction on the purchasing document category. Specifically, it states that only purchasing document category 'F' (which typically refers to "Framework Order" or "Contract") is valid for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: You are trying to create or process a purchasing document (like a purchase order) using a document type that is not allowed in the current context.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict the use of certain document types based on the purchasing organization, vendor, or other criteria.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or process other document types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct document type. If the operation requires a document type 'F', make sure you are selecting that type when creating or processing the document.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and check the settings for purchasing document types. Ensure that the document types you are trying to use are correctly configured and allowed for the relevant purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or process the document type in question. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to purchasing document types to understand the specific requirements and restrictions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration or user roles, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to work with purchasing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.