F5889 - Document type & is defined for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 889

• Message text: Document type & is defined for &

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to use document type &v1&, however this document
type is already set aside for &v2&.

System Response

This document type cannot be used for the function in question.

How to fix this error?

Use a different document type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5889 - Document type & is defined for & ?

  The SAP error message F5889 typically indicates that there is an issue with the document type configuration in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. The message usually states that a specific document type is defined for a particular company code or other relevant entity, but there may be a problem with how it is set up or used.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type may not be properly configured for the company code or the specific transaction you are trying to execute.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post documents of that type.
  Incorrect Transaction Code: The transaction code being used may not be compatible with the document type.
  Inactive Document Type: The document type may be inactive or not allowed for the current posting period.
  Custom Document Types: If custom document types are being used, they may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBAY (for document type configuration) and verify that the document type is correctly defined for the relevant company code.
  Ensure that the document type is active and has the necessary settings (e.g., number range, posting keys).
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to post documents of that type. This can be done through transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Verify Transaction Code:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction code for the document type you are trying to post. Refer to the documentation or consult with your SAP functional team.
  
  
  
  Check Posting Period:
  
  Make sure that the posting period is open for the document type you are trying to use. You can check this in transaction OB52.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance, especially if custom configurations are involved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBAY: Document Type Configuration
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to document types and error messages.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Financial Accounting to understand the implications of document types and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the F5889 error message in SAP.