How To Fix CMS_RE076 - Maintain the mandatory document type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_RE - Message class for CMS Real Estate Add On

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Maintain the mandatory document type &1

What causes this issue?

Specified document type is maintained as mandatory for the real estate
type of the selected real estate. You define mandatory and allowed
document types for a real estate type in the Implementation Guide (IMG)
activity Define Document Type Sets.

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

System Response

The system fails to save document details if the mandatory values are
not specified.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_RE076 - Maintain the mandatory document type &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS_RE076 indicates that a mandatory document type is not maintained in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Management or SAP Real Estate Management modules, where specific document types are required for processing certain transactions.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a specific document type to be defined for a particular process, but it is either missing or not properly configured. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required document type has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The document type may be incorrectly configured or deactivated.
  User Role/Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or maintain the document type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for document types in the relevant module (e.g., Contract Management or Real Estate Management).
  Ensure that the mandatory document type indicated by the error message (represented by &1) is created and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Document Type:
  
  If the document type is missing, create it by following the appropriate steps in the SAP configuration (transaction codes like SPRO may be used).
  If it exists but is not active, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the document type.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include permissions for the relevant document types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining document types in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the SAP Reference IMG) or OBA7 (to maintain document types) depending on your specific requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_RE076 error and ensure that the mandatory document type is properly maintained in your SAP system.