How To Fix EA622 - Combination of DOCTYP and CIMTYP fields is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 622

• Message text: Combination of DOCTYP and CIMTYP fields is invalid

What causes this issue?

In the control record of the IDoc to be stored, fields DOCTYP and
CIMTYP have the values &v1& and &v2& respectively. Field IDOCTP,
however, is blank. This combination is invalid, because in general an
extension must be assigned to a basic type (in field IDOCTP).

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?

Please inform your system administration.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EA622 - Combination of DOCTYP and CIMTYP fields is invalid ?

  The SAP error message EA622, which states "Combination of DOCTYP and CIMTYP fields is invalid," typically occurs in the context of document processing, particularly when dealing with document types (DOCTYP) and their associated item categories (CIMTYP). This error indicates that the combination of the specified document type and item category is not valid according to the configuration in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The most common cause of this error is that the combination of the document type and item category has not been defined in the system. This can happen if the necessary configuration settings have not been set up in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered an incorrect document type or item category that does not correspond to each other.
  
  
  Missing Customization: If the document type or item category has been recently added or modified, the necessary configurations may not have been updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to the relevant area for document types and item categories. This is usually found under:
  
  Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the combination of the document type and item category is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the values entered for the document type and item category in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure they are valid and correspond to each other.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management) to understand the valid combinations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration or data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), etc., where this error might occur.
  Customizing Settings: Understanding how to navigate and customize settings in SAP is crucial for resolving such issues.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the EA622 error in your SAP system.