How To Fix BE037 - Document type & for document & does not exist


BE037 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: BE - General document entry

  • Message number: 037

  • Message text: Document type & for document & does not exist

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  • What causes this issue?

    Document &V2& was created under document type &V1&. As this document
    type no longer exists in Customizing, the system cannot assign a
    retention period to the document.

    System Response

    The system uses the standard retention period of three months for
    document &V2&.

    How to fix this error?

    If possible, maintain document type &V1& in Customizing.
    &ADDITONAL_HINTS&
    The standard retention period is used for all documents with document
    type &V1&.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BE037 - Document type & for document & does not exist ?
    The SAP error message BE037 indicates that a specific document type for a given document number does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial documents, such as invoices, purchase orders, or other accounting entries.
    
    Cause: Incorrect Document Type: The document type specified in the transaction may not be valid or may not exist in the system. Document Number Issues: The document number provided may be incorrect or may not correspond to any existing document in the specified document type.
    Configuration Issues: The document type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the document type or the document itself. Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the document type or document number entered by the user.
    Solution: Verify Document Type and Number: Check the document type and document number

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