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 the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Document Type Configuration:
  
  Depending on the specific module you are working with (e.g., Document Management System, ArchiveLink, etc.), navigate to the relevant section for document type configuration. This is often found under:
  
  Cross-Application Components -> Document Management -> Document Types or similar paths depending on your SAP version.
  
  
  
  
  
  Define the Document Type:
  
  Check if the document type referenced by &1 exists. If it does not, create a new document type by defining its properties (like name, description, and any other relevant settings).
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After defining or correcting the document type, test the transaction or process that was generating the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific module documentation for detailed instructions on configuring document types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may assist in document management, such as OAC0 for ArchiveLink settings or OAC3 for document type settings.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EDESK_CORE106 error and ensure that the necessary document types are properly defined in your SAP system.