How To Fix EI502 - Create a document type once only

EI502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Create a document type once only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI502 - Create a document type once only ?

  The SAP error message EI502 "Create a document type once only" typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a document type that already exists in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of document management or when configuring document types in various SAP modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Document Type: The primary cause of this error is that the document type you are trying to create already exists in the system. SAP enforces unique document types to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion in document processing.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the error may arise due to incorrect configuration settings or attempts to create a document type in a system where it is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Document Types: Before creating a new document type, check the existing document types in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and reviewing the list of