How To Fix EDESK_CORE106 - Define the document type for &1 in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDESK_CORE - Engineering Desktop: Central Functions

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Define the document type for &1 in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDESK_CORE106 - Define the document type for &1 in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message EDESK_CORE106, which states "Define the document type for &1 in Customizing," typically occurs in the context of document management or electronic document handling within SAP. This error indicates that a specific document type has not been defined in the system's configuration, which is necessary for processing documents of that type.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The document type referenced by &1 has not been defined in the Customizing settings of the SAP system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled in the transaction or program that is trying to use it.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary document type settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access