How To Fix EK311 - No document type or main/subtransaction defined for charge category &

EK311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 311

• Message text: No document type or main/subtransaction defined for charge category &

What causes this issue?

The charges determined in the dunning run could not be posted
automatically. Possibly, the

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

document type
main or sub-transaction
are missing for charge category &V1& in posting area 1110 (document
types for dunning charges).

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter a document type for charge category &V1& that is permitted for
mass runs.
Assign the charge category a main and sub-transaction.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK311 - No document type or main/subtransaction defined for charge category & ?

  The SAP error message EK311 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of document types or main/subtransactions related to a specific charge category in the system. This error typically arises in the context of purchasing or procurement processes, particularly when dealing with conditions or charges that are not properly defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually occurs when the system cannot find a valid document type or main/subtransaction for the specified charge category. This can happen if:
  
  The charge category is not defined in the system.
  The document type associated with the charge category is not configured correctly.
  The main/subtransaction settings for the charge category are missing or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: If the master data (like vendor or material master) is not set up correctly, it can lead to this error when trying to process a transaction.
  
  
  Customizations: If there have been custom developments or changes in the configuration that affect