How To Fix F5829 - Text for document type & not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 829

• Message text: Text for document type & not found

What causes this issue?

Service financial accounting: no entry was found for document type
"&v1&" in language "&v2&".

System Response

Information

How to fix this error?

Maintain the document type text using the FI customizing functions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5829 - Text for document type & not found ?

  The SAP error message F5829, which states "Text for document type & not found," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the text associated with a specific document type in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation or processing of financial documents, invoices, or other related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Entries: The text for the specified document type has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the text for the document type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to document types and their associated texts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Text for Document Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBTEXT (or the relevant configuration path) to maintain the text for the specific document type.
  Ensure that the text is entered for the required language and document type.
  
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OBA7 to check the configuration of the document type.
  Ensure that the document type is correctly defined and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the text for the document type.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBTEXT (for maintaining texts) and OBA7 (for document type configuration).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to document types and text maintenance for further insights.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional support and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.