How To Fix F3028 - Document type & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F3 - Payment program configuration

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Document type & is not defined

What causes this issue?

Document type &V1& is not defined.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Please check your entry.

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

Maintain document type &V1&, if you have the proper authorization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F3028 - Document type & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message F3028, which states "Document type & is not defined," typically occurs when you are trying to post a financial document (like an invoice or payment) using a document type that has not been configured in the system. This can happen in various financial transactions, such as during the posting of invoices, payments, or journal entries.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type may have been incorrectly entered or is not valid for the transaction you are attempting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified document type.
  Client-Specific Settings: The document type may be defined in a different client or environment, and you are working in a client where it is not available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OBYX (or OBA7 for document types) to check if the document type is defined.
  If it is not defined, you will need to create it. You can do this by using the transaction code OBA7 to define a new document type.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Usage:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are trying to use is appropriate for the transaction you are performing. Check the configuration settings for the specific transaction.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to use the document type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBYX: Configuration for document types.
  OBA7: Define document types.
  FB01: General document posting.
  FB60: Enter vendor invoices.
  FB70: Enter customer invoices.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for financial accounting to understand the implications of document types and their configurations.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to document types and error F3028.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.