How To Fix CZ034 - Document type & is not defined

CZ034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Document type & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ034 - Document type & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message CZ034, which states "Document type & is not defined," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, etc.) using a document type that has not been configured in the system. This can happen in various modules, including Materials Management (MM) and Sales and Distribution (SD).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type may have been entered incorrectly, either due to a typo or because it does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type.
  Client-Specific Settings: The document type may be defined in a different client or environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction for the document type you are working with. For example:
  For Purchase Orders: Use transaction code