How To Fix CM_SUB_VALUATION018 - There are is no initial status for document type &1

CM_SUB_VALUATION018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_VALUATION - Substance Characteristic Values and Additional Info.

• Message number: 018

• Message text: There are is no initial status for document type &1

What causes this issue?

Document type &V1& does not have an initial status, nor the status <ZK>
Released.</>

System Response

You cannot import documents that have this document type.

How to fix this error?

Choose a user-defined text type that is assigned to another document.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check and change the Customizing settings as necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION018 - There are is no initial status for document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION018, which states "There is no initial status for document type &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with the valuation of materials or cost objects. This error indicates that the system cannot find an initial status for the specified document type, which is necessary for processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Initial Status: The document type specified in the error message does not have an initial status defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration for the document type is incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the document type in the controlling area or the relevant settings in the material management (MM) module may not be set up properly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the document type, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for