How To Fix EBPP_REC_INV012 - ArchiveLink: Document type & has not been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBPP_REC_INV - SAP Biller Direct: Bill Receipt Processing

• Message number: 012

• Message text: ArchiveLink: Document type & has not been defined

What causes this issue?

In Biller Direct Customizing, you set that document type &V1& should be
used for archiving.
However, this document type has not been defined in ArchiveLink
Customizing.

System Response

The program is terminated.

How to fix this error?

In ArchiveLink Customizing, define document type &V1& and assign a
document class to it.
Once you have done this, start the program again.

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 EBPP_REC_INV012 - ArchiveLink: Document type & has not been defined ?

  The SAP error message EBPP_REC_INV012 indicates that there is an issue with the ArchiveLink configuration, specifically that a document type has not been defined in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or process a document type that has not been properly set up in the ArchiveLink configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type: The document type referenced in the error message has not been defined in the ArchiveLink settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the ArchiveLink settings or the document type may not be linked to the appropriate application.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define the Document Type:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OAC2 (ArchiveLink: Document Types).
  Check if the document type mentioned in the error message is listed.
  If it is not listed, you will need to create it. Click on "New Entries" and define the document type with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Check ArchiveLink Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ArchiveLink settings are correctly configured. You can use transaction OAC0 to check the ArchiveLink settings.
  Verify that the document type is linked to the correct application and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the document type. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by trying to access or process the document again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OAC2: To define document types in ArchiveLink.
  OAC0: To configure ArchiveLink settings.
  SU53: To analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for ArchiveLink for detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to ArchiveLink and document types.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message EBPP_REC_INV012 and ensure that the document type is properly defined and configured in your SAP system.