How To Fix EDOCUMENT016 - Source document type &1 not a valid document for AIF connector

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT - eDocument: Messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Source document type &1 not a valid document for AIF connector

What causes this issue?

The source document type you are trying to create an eDocument to is not
a valid source document for this country in the Application Interface
Framework (AIF).

System Response

The system does not process the eDocument.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the source document is valid for the A
configuration settings in
<DS:SIMG.EDOCOMPANYACTIV>Activate Source Type Documents for Company
Code.</>

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT016 - Source document type &1 not a valid document for AIF connector ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT016 indicates that the source document type specified in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) is not recognized as a valid document type for processing. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the document type being used and the expected document types configured in the AIF.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Document Type: The document type specified in the AIF configuration does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The AIF configuration may not include the document type you are trying to use, or it may not be properly set up to handle that document type.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the document type name when it is being referenced in the AIF.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified document type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the AIF configuration settings and verify that the document type you are trying to use is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the document type is active and properly configured to be processed by the AIF.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Name:
  
  Double-check the document type name for any typographical errors. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review AIF Settings:
  
  Navigate to the AIF settings in transaction /AIF/CONFIG and check the relevant configurations for the document type.
  Ensure that the document type is included in the relevant interface mappings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access and process the specified document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring document types in AIF.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /AIF/CONFIG for configuration and /AIF/TRACE for tracing errors.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.