How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND616 - Customizing activity was used to determine the document type.


DMF_OUTBOUND616 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

  • Message number: 616

  • Message text: Customizing activity was used to determine the document type.

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  • What causes this issue?

    All replication modes for outbound implementation PURCH_ORDR use
    customizing activity
    <DS:SIMG.DMF_V_PO_DOC_TYP>Maintain Purchase Order Document Types.</>

    System Response

    Document types entered are used to select purchase orders for processing
    via the outbound implementation PURCH_ORDR.

    How to fix this error?

    To display or edit the document types that are considered for Outbound
    Implementation PURCH_ORDR, use the Customizing activity
    <DS:SIMG.DMF_V_PO_DOC_TYP>Maintain Purchase Order Document Types.</>

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND616 - Customizing activity was used to determine the document type. ?
    The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND616 indicates that there is an issue related to the configuration of document types in the Data Management Framework (DMF) for outbound processing. This error typically arises when the system is unable to determine the appropriate document type for a specific outbound process due to missing or incorrect customizing settings.
    
    Cause: Missing Customizing Settings: The document type may not be defined in the customizing settings for the DMF. Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the document type may be incorrect or incomplete. Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed that prevent the system from determining the document type. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the customizing settings.
    Solution: Check Customizing Settings: Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG). Navigate to the relevant section for DMF and check the settings for document types. Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is defined and correctly

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