How To Fix CMM_MEV_APPL_MM003 - Cannot read document type (table MEV_C_GENCUST_MM)

CMM_MEV_APPL_MM003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMM_MEV_APPL_MM -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Cannot read document type (table MEV_C_GENCUST_MM)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMM_MEV_APPL_MM003 - Cannot read document type (table MEV_C_GENCUST_MM) ?

  The SAP error message CMM_MEV_APPL_MM003 indicates that the system is unable to read the document type from the table MEV_C_GENCUST_MM. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with document types related to material movements or transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type you are trying to access may not be configured in the system. This could happen if the necessary entries in the table MEV_C_GENCUST_MM are missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type or the related configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data within the table, leading to the inability to read the document type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing or incomplete data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in