How To Fix CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON285 - Provided document type is not valid

CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON - Incident Common Messages

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Provided document type is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON285 - Provided document type is not valid ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_COMMON285 indicates that the document type provided in a transaction or process is not valid. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with incident management or document handling.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The document type may not be assigned to the relevant application or may not be active in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the specified document type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the document type field, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the document type you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings