How To Fix EK316 - Document type & is not permitted for mass run

EK316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Document type & is not permitted for mass run

What causes this issue?

You have entered document type &V1& for charge category &V2& in posting
area 1110 (document types for dunning charges). However, the document
type is not permitted for mass runs. Therefore, the dunning charges
cannot be posted automatically.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a document type with which mass runs are permitted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK316 - Document type & is not permitted for mass run ?

  The SAP error message EK316 ("Document type & is not permitted for mass run") typically occurs when you are trying to execute a mass run for a document type that is not configured to allow mass processing. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of purchasing or procurement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to process in mass run is not set up to allow mass processing. This could be due to specific settings in the configuration of the document type.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the mass run may not have the necessary authorizations to process that specific document type in mass.
  System Settings: There may be system-wide settings that restrict certain document types from being processed in mass runs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the document type in question (e.g., via transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section (e.g., Materials Management