How To Fix CFB109 - No document type found for creating purchase order requisitions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFB - Messages for Consumer Products

• Message number: 109

• Message text: No document type found for creating purchase order requisitions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFB109 - No document type found for creating purchase order requisitions ?

  The SAP error message CFB109, which states "No document type found for creating purchase order requisitions," typically occurs when the system cannot find a valid document type for the purchase order requisition you are trying to create. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Document Type Configuration: The document type for purchase order requisitions may not be configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create purchase order requisitions for the specified document type.
  Incorrect Settings in Customizing: The settings in the SAP customizing (transaction SPRO) for the document types may not be correctly set up.
  Inactive Document Type: The document type may be inactive or not assigned to the relevant purchasing organization.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be set up to allow the creation of the specific document type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Requisition > Define Document Types.
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to create purchase order requisitions.
  Use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type is correctly assigned to the relevant purchasing organization and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Document Types:
  
  Ensure that the document type is not marked as inactive in the system.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check if the user profile settings allow for the creation of the specific document type. This can be done in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team to investigate further, as they may have access to logs and additional configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  SU53: Check authorization issues.
  ME51N: Create Purchase Requisition.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring document types and managing purchase requisitions.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to document types and purchase requisitions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CFB109 error message in SAP.