How To Fix EDOCUMENT148 - Selection not possible; no active source types in view EDOCOMPANYACTIV

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDOCUMENT - eDocument: Messages

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Selection not possible; no active source types in view EDOCOMPANYACTIV

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDOCUMENT148 - Selection not possible; no active source types in view EDOCOMPANYACTIV ?

  The SAP error message EDOCUMENT148 indicates that there are no active source types available in the view EDOCOMPANYACTIV. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process electronic documents, and the system cannot find any valid source types that are configured for the company or the document type you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Source Types: The source types that are supposed to be active for the electronic document processing are not activated or configured correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the electronic document settings or the company code settings.
  Missing Entries: The necessary entries for the source types in the relevant configuration tables may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Source Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Electronic Document > Document Management > Define Source Types.
  Ensure that the relevant source types are defined and activated for your company code.
  
  
  
  Activate Source Types:
  
  If the source types are inactive, activate them. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to ensure that the correct source types are activated.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the company code you are working with is correctly set up in the electronic document configuration.
  Check if the company code is assigned to the correct source types.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Review the configuration tables related to electronic documents to ensure that all necessary entries are present.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring electronic documents and source types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EDOC for electronic document management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to electronic document processing.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify electronic document settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in electronic document processing in SAP.