How To Fix EDOCUMENT031 - Source Type &1 is not active in the table &2 for Company Code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT - eDocument: Messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Source Type &1 is not active in the table &2 for Company Code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT031 - Source Type &1 is not active in the table &2 for Company Code &3 ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT031 indicates that a specific source type is not active in the specified table for a given company code. This error typically arises in the context of electronic document processing, where certain configurations or settings are required for the system to function correctly.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The source type specified in the error message is not activated or configured in the relevant table.
  The company code mentioned does not have the necessary settings for the specified source type.
  There may be a missing or incorrect configuration in the electronic document management settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP for electronic documents. This can usually be found in the SPRO transaction under the path related to electronic document management.
  Ensure that the source type is defined and activated for the specified company code.
  
  
  
  Activate Source Type:
  
  If the source type is not active, you will need to activate it. This typically involves adding the source type to the relevant configuration table (e.g., customizing settings for electronic documents).
  You may need to consult your SAP documentation or a functional consultant to ensure you are making the correct changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Check if the company code is correctly set up to use the specified source type. This may involve reviewing the company code settings in the electronic document configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes or documentation related to electronic document processing for any additional steps or considerations that may be specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the electronic document processing works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for table definitions), or SE16 (for table data viewing) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.