How To Fix BBP_ES_ERP_INT019 - No document category defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BBP_ES_ERP_INT - E-Sourcing integration

• Message number: 019

• Message text: No document category defined

What causes this issue?

You want to initiate the creation of a contract or scheduling agreement
from an SAP Sourcing master agreement or award. This is not possible
because you have not sent the document category.

System Response

The system does not create a contract or scheduling agreement in the
system.

How to fix this error?

The parameter CROSSREF-ES_DOC_TYPE must have the following value:
<LB>CTR</> for contracts
<LB>SCH</> for scheduling agreements

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 BBP_ES_ERP_INT019 - No document category defined ?

  The SAP error message BBP_ES_ERP_INT019 with the description "No document category defined" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Workflow or SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an issue with the configuration of document categories in the system. This error can arise during various processes, such as when trying to create or process purchase orders, contracts, or other documents that require a specific document category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the document category has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the necessary configuration steps have not been completed in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect or incomplete settings in the customizing or configuration tables related to document categories.
  Integration Issues: If there are integration points between SAP SRM and SAP ERP, misconfigurations in the integration settings can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to SAP Supplier Relationship Management > Basic Settings > Define Document Categories.
  Ensure that the required document categories are defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific document type you are working with. Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Verify that the document category is assigned to the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Integration Settings:
  
  If you are using SAP SRM with SAP ERP, check the integration settings to ensure that the document categories are correctly mapped between the two systems.
  Review the settings in transaction BBP_CUST to ensure that the integration is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  If the error continues, check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SLG1 (Application Log), and BBP_CUST (SRM Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to BBP_ES_ERP_INT019 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on configuring document categories and related processes in SAP SRM and ERP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message BBP_ES_ERP_INT019 in your SAP system.