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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 616

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

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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 configured.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the document type is correctly linked to the relevant processes and that all required fields are filled out.
  Check if there are any dependencies or conditions that need to be met for the document type to be recognized.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed is valid and meets the criteria for the document type.
  Check for any missing or incorrect data that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customizing settings.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to DMF and document types for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the document type can now be determined correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.