How To Fix BE525 - Specify a document type

BE525 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BE - General document entry

• Message number: 525

• Message text: Specify a document type

What causes this issue?

Specify a document type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BE525 - Specify a document type ?

  The SAP error message BE525, which states "Specify a document type," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or process a document (such as a purchase order, invoice, or other financial document) without specifying the required document type. This is a common issue in various SAP modules, including Materials Management (MM) and Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected or entered a document type in the relevant field.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a document type to be specified but are not set up correctly.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain document types, leading to the inability to specify one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Document Type: When prompted with the error, check the input fields for a document type. Ensure that you select or enter a valid document