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,