How To Fix DO831 - Key category is not valid

DO831 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Key category is not valid

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE DDDOC_KEYKIND OBJECT DOKU ID TX
You specified an invalid key category.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid key category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DO831 - Details

• The SAP error message DO831, which states "Key category is not valid," typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with document types, key categories, or other related configurations in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Key Category: The key category specified in the document or transaction does not exist or is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the document type settings or in the related customizing settings.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect key category manually, leading to the error.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified key category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Category: Verify that the key category you are trying to use is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Review Document Type Configuration: Go to the customizing settings for