How To Fix DV287 - Generation produces document of wrong document type (&)

DV287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DV - EHS: Messages for Report Shipping

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Generation produces document of wrong document type (&)

What causes this issue?

The generation must either create the key of a final report (document
type SBE) or the key of a final cover sheet (document type DBE).

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DV287 - Generation produces document of wrong document type (&) ?

  The SAP error message DV287, which states "Generation produces document of wrong document type (&)," typically occurs in the context of document generation processes in SAP, particularly when dealing with document types in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to generate a document, but the document type being produced does not match the expected or configured document type.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The document type settings in the configuration may not be aligned with the expected output. This can happen if the document type is not properly defined in the system or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration.
  
  
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not meet the criteria for the expected document type. For example, if certain fields are missing or incorrectly populated, the system may default to a different document type.
  
  
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that affect